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BN56 GBU

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,653 mi
Last recorded105,653 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 GBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 105,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rear bush, hub to wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 105,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rear bush, hub to wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,685 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower outer rear bush (hub to wishbone) (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 98,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi burst (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower outer rear bush (hub to wishbone) (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,264 miles

both front to rear & both front outer brake pipes heavily greased.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 92,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front to rear & both front outer brake pipes heavily greased.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,510 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,448 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,890 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,889 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 34,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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BN56 GBU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,613 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN56 GBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN56 GBU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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