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EX56 VXP

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,279 mi
Last recorded208,279 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VXP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 208,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2022 197,152 miles

Rear tyres worn on the inside shoulders of tread

Pass 1 Dec 2021 185,083 miles

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean.

Fail 30 Nov 2021 185,053 miles

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

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

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 178,819 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 178,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 171,485 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 171,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 160,393 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 150,404 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 150,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 141,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 130,351 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 115,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 99,580 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,217 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 83,046 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 64,553 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 45,577 miles

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

emmisions to clean to record results

front discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Dec 2010 45,577 miles

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

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

emmisions to clean to record results

front discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,495 miles

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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EX56 VXP is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX56 VXP, 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 EX56 VXP registered?

EX56 VXP is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is EX56 VXP safe to buy?

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