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GF56 NNL

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

208,618 mi
Last recorded208,618 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 NNL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 208,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 204,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 199,675 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 199,596 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 194,144 miles

Section A front windscreen chipped within specification

Pass 3 Nov 2021 189,325 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to test toe bar electrical socket up behind bumper

Pass 6 Oct 2020 185,056 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

tow bar socket hidden away behind bumper, unable to test

Pass 30 Sep 2019 178,343 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Third brake light disconnected

Fail 30 Sep 2019 178,343 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 167,201 miles

Central stop light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer side light inop

Offside Rear Outer stop light inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

miner oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2018 167,201 miles

Central stop light inop

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer side light inop

Offside Rear Outer stop light inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

miner oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2017 163,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 158,907 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 155,022 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear both tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2015 154,986 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear both tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2014 150,334 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 146,458 miles

no emissions detected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 134,101 miles

cleaned emissions

Pass 14 Oct 2011 110,231 miles

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

all tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 92,689 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GF56 NNL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GF56 NNL, 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 GF56 NNL registered?

GF56 NNL is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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