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DG56 XOF

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,390 mi
Last recorded161,390 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 XOF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 161,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 150,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil residue

Pass 1 Apr 2022 129,159 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 124,394 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 124,394 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 119,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 113,002 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 112,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 107,585 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 107,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,308 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 28 Nov 2015 85,165 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,262 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 73,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

washers weak/rfr

Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,997 miles

nsf tyre 2mm

Fail 3 Dec 2013 49,997 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre 2mm

Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,801 miles

front outer tyres edges worn to zero,nsf registers 2mm in area

Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,415 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,204 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 24,204 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,386 miles

sills and underbody have covers unable too fully check condition

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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DG56 XOF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG56 XOF, 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 DG56 XOF registered?

DG56 XOF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is DG56 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 XOF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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