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CK56 ZNY

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,932 mi
Last recorded205,932 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 ZNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 205,932 miles

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 205,929 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released ALL (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 204,178 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 202,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2020 202,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 192,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

advise check tyre pressure regularly, (pressures corrected & tpms reset)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 192,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise check tyre pressure regularly, (pressures corrected & tpms reset)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 179,507 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 179,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 171,457 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 171,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 169,153 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 161,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 157,261 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 150,263 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 135,115 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 135,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 103,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CK56 ZNY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK56 ZNY, 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 CK56 ZNY registered?

CK56 ZNY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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