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DV56 AJX

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

206,789 mi
Last recorded206,789 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 AJX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 206,789 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and rear both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside sill slight distorted

Offside Front brake splash guard missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear both brake noise

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

brake fluid warning light doubles as brake pad warning light and is on

no access to battery and brake fluid resovoir due panels screwed down over them

slight oil leak

slight play steering rack

Fail 22 May 2017 206,591 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and rear both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside sill slight distorted

Offside Front brake splash guard missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear both brake noise

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

brake fluid warning light doubles as brake pad warning light and is on

no access to battery and brake fluid resovoir due panels screwed down over them

slight oil leak

slight play steering rack

Pass 27 May 2016 187,908 miles

engine management light on

rear boot in-op

Fail 25 May 2016 187,908 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

rear boot in-op

Pass 21 May 2015 170,441 miles

service light on

Fail 19 May 2015 170,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

service light on

Pass 21 May 2014 151,448 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 131,838 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 114,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,424 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 100,424 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 86,927 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 Nov 2009 83,557 miles

Emissions too low for reading

Fail 9 Oct 2009 81,596 miles

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

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

low reading from n/s/r parking brake

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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DV56 AJX 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 64.3%.

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 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 DV56 AJX, 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 DV56 AJX registered?

DV56 AJX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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