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FX56 ZJN

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,400 mi
Last recorded150,400 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 ZJN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 150,400 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 150,050 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 141,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 140,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 132,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 124,779 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 123,229 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 123,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 119,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 119,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 116,615 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 116,571 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear along and at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 113,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 109,075 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 109,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,255 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,414 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,403 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 89,378 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,388 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,759 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,679 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,645 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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FX56 ZJN is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black 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 FX56 ZJN, 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 FX56 ZJN registered?

FX56 ZJN is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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