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GV56 DVA

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

184,370 mi
Last recorded184,370 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 DVA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 184,370 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 184,367 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 181,940 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 181,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 174,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 174,047 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides flexi pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 170,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 164,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 260,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 254,659 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 254,659 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 154,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 240,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 135,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust front flexy pipe loosening

undertrays fitted obscurring inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,353 miles

no emissions detected

offside rear lower reflector missing

Fail 27 Mar 2015 120,353 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

no emissions detected

offside rear lower reflector missing

Fail 26 Mar 2014 106,363 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 106,363 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 91,824 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 91,824 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 75,026 miles

nil emissions detected

Fail 24 Mar 2012 75,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nil emissions detected

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,305 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 24,006 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,006 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,752 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GV56 DVA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GV56 DVA, 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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GV56 DVA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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