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BU56 ZHB

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,349 mi
Last recorded106,349 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZHB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 106,349 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 103,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into the hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into the hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses just starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 97,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 89,884 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2023 89,608 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 78,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,551 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 78,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23"FL (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24"FL (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50R17 94H ROF (W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50R17 94H ROF (W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 78,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 78,141 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,736 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,577 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,368 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,602 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,797 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,660 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,857 miles

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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BU56 ZHB is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU56 ZHB, 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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What year was BU56 ZHB registered?

BU56 ZHB is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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