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BN56 OWY

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

205,142 mi
Last recorded205,142 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 205,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 205,040 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 194,957 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 194,756 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 184,145 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 176,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 176,289 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 170,578 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2015 170,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2014 164,300 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Fail 9 Sep 2014 164,228 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Aug 2013 156,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 148,755 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 141,032 miles

2x nails in near side rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

object on mirror removed for test

rear brake discs lipped/corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2011 140,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2x nails in near side rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

object on mirror removed for test

rear brake discs lipped/corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 130,366 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 129,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front discs slightly worn

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

Rear discs slightly ribbed

Fail 18 Aug 2009 98,959 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 98,959 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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 Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OWY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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