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CX56 UTZ

2006 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

366,396 mi
Last recorded366,396 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 UTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 366,396 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise in rear diff on hubs

Pass 7 Feb 2025 355,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle noisy

Fail 3 Feb 2025 355,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2024 213,423 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 202,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 192,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 183,601 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 175,146 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 165,674 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 165,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 148,052 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 130,639 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 113,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 107,628 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat in rear of vehicle disconneted by customer

Pass 5 Jun 2014 95,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre low tread on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2014 95,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,602 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,811 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 48,811 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,817 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,393 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 9 Sep 2009 27,387 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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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CX56 UTZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CX56 UTZ, 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 CX56 UTZ registered?

CX56 UTZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is CX56 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX56 UTZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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