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FG56 FYT

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

223,495 mi
Last recorded223,495 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 FYT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 223,495 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

auxiliary belt deteriorated attention required

Fail 27 Apr 2026 223,495 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect on both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge 225/50/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

auxiliary belt deteriorated attention required

Pass 28 Apr 2025 211,772 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear control arm front bushes starting to split away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 211,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower control arm inner bush has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam showing at all. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear control arm front bushes starting to split away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 202,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Mar 2023 197,545 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 192,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 188,935 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 185,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 179,909 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 179,909 miles

Service brake grabbing severely Both front (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 174,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 168,989 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 168,989 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 165,034 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 162,619 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 158,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 151,547 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 151,543 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean for smoke meter

Pass 28 Sep 2011 134,826 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 134,826 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 104,816 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 78,678 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 78,678 miles

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

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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FG56 FYT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FG56 FYT, 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 FG56 FYT registered?

FG56 FYT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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