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GJ56 FNG

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

183,051 mi
Last recorded183,051 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FNG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 183,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 182,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 175,677 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 175,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 164,972 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 164,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 159,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY, INSIDE EDGE. JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect WEAK. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY, INSIDE EDGE, JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 159,680 miles

Central Rear Towbar coupling indicator not working TRAILER PLUG, INOP. (6.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OUTER LAMP, INOP. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY, INSIDE EDGE. JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect WEAK. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY, INSIDE EDGE, JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 154,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INSIDE EDGE. TREAD DEPTH LOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect WEAK. NOT LEAKING. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 143,597 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR, ON EDGES.

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 143,592 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment VERY BADLY WORN. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRE WEAR, ON EDGES.

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 134,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 125,363 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Sep 2018 125,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Sep 2017 116,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,762 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,570 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,569 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 102,768 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,910 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 96,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,883 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 91,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,307 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,755 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 56,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,816 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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GJ56 FNG is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GJ56 FNG, 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 GJ56 FNG registered?

GJ56 FNG is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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