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CU56 SVE

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,756 mi
Last recorded151,756 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 SVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 151,756 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 145,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 138,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 133,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 129,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 120,997 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 111,799 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2013 111,799 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 101,437 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Nov 2012 101,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 83,488 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,687 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,290 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 50,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CU56 SVE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 CU56 SVE, 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

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What year was CU56 SVE registered?

CU56 SVE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is CU56 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 SVE 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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