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FP56 JNF

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,175 mi
Last recorded151,175 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 JNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 151,175 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both foremost bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 147,021 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted

Wet Inspection

Fail 14 Oct 2024 146,963 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted

Wet Inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2023 143,521 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 139,554 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 139,554 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper drop link rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 134,241 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2021 134,240 miles

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 130,873 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 126,574 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 115,844 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 115,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 100,907 miles

windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view off the road

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,564 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,234 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 83,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,220 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 65,806 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 65,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,810 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,171 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,096 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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FP56 JNF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FP56 JNF, 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 FP56 JNF registered?

FP56 JNF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is FP56 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 JNF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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