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CV56 XGH

2006 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

200,211 mi
Last recorded200,211 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 XGH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 200,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 196,918 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 188,918 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 182,135 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 171,340 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 171,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2019 131,722 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2019 131,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 114,145 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 114,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,635 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 111,169 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 111,169 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 105,943 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Fail 30 Nov 2015 105,937 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,735 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 99,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 91,472 miles

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

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

due to low emissions result no emissions report could be produced

Pass 28 Nov 2012 81,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2011 76,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

unable to see rear inner brake pads

underbody covers fitted front to rear

Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,429 miles

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

unable to see rear inner brake pads

underbody covers fitted front to rear

Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,233 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 69,231 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CV56 XGH is a 2006 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CV56 XGH, 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 CV56 XGH registered?

CV56 XGH is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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