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FN56 MKO

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,217 mi
Last recorded174,217 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 MKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 174,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 168,199 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 160,181 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 160,171 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 156,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 149,273 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 149,273 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 134,840 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 127,767 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 124,777 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 119,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 115,851 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 21 Aug 2012 108,162 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 108,162 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear washer inoperative

Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 94,160 miles

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

Both front brake discs badly worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,244 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,440 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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FN56 MKO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN56 MKO, 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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FN56 MKO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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