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FP56 MXJ

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

287,852 mi
Last recorded287,852 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 MXJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 287,852 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 282,819 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 281,704 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 280,459 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 277,193 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 277,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 266,335 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 251,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 240,182 miles

emission too clean

Fail 25 Nov 2016 240,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emission too clean

Pass 19 Nov 2015 222,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 213,067 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 193,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 171,111 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 147,775 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 113,200 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 113,200 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,268 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 79,268 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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 MXJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FP56 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

FP56 MXJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is FP56 MXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 MXJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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