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DV56 MJX

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,054 mi
Last recorded181,054 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 181,054 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 170,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 159,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear end at the split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 159,025 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear end at the split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 156,820 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 148,068 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake pads and discs not very good

Fail 6 Jan 2022 148,068 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction some items hanging on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake pads and discs not very good

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire under neath rear loos (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 142,268 miles

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

Parking brake low effort. Nearside

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2020 142,268 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake low effort. Nearside

engine oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 137,089 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 132,152 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 132,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both very close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 107,635 miles

fuel tank obscuring brake pipes unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertrays obscuring underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2016 107,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30x20 (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel tank obscuring brake pipes unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertrays obscuring underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2016 107,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 96,851 miles

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire hanging down

Fail 11 Nov 2015 96,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing diff mounting bolt snapt (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire hanging down

Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,934 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,899 miles

emission reading to low machine wont pick up a reading

Fail 27 Nov 2013 71,899 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emission reading to low machine wont pick up a reading

n/s/r inner side light dim

Pass 22 Jan 2013 63,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,858 miles

No smoke emitted, no readout.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 48,000 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,607 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 35,808 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 35,807 miles

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

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 MJX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV56 MJX, 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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DV56 MJX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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