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CE56 XNY

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,422 mi
Last recorded97,422 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 XNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,422 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,913 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 93,823 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner tyre has slight wear,

Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 91,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 81,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,610 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 74,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,593 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,820 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,295 miles

rear brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,447 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,447 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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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CE56 XNY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CE56 XNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE56 XNY?

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What year was CE56 XNY registered?

CE56 XNY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is CE56 XNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 XNY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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