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FD56 VKJ

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,775 mi
Last recorded154,775 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 VKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 154,775 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 154,775 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 154,774 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Side mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test bottom seat ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2023 153,384 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 145,478 miles

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

no emission detected at time of test

Fail 4 May 2022 145,476 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also excessive play on ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

no emission detected at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2021 134,313 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,777 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,159 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,916 miles

under trays fitted

all tyre valves cracking

rear brake pads low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 91,857 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyre valves cracking

rear brake pads low

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,155 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly out of shape

Offside Rear wheel slightly out of shape

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 78,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,283 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 64,252 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,051 miles

lip of rust on inside of front discs

Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,686 miles

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)

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

no smoke detected by dsm

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,919 miles

diesel test ok , not detectable

Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

diesel test ok ,but not dectable

Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,184 miles

diesel emission ok, but not dectable.

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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FD56 VKJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey 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 FD56 VKJ, 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 FD56 VKJ registered?

FD56 VKJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is FD56 VKJ safe to buy?

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