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GV56 HAA

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,363 mi
Last recorded142,363 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 HAA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 142,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 140,908 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 140,908 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 136,524 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 136,524 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 134,832 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 132,569 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2020 132,425 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 127,985 miles

under trays fitted,rear sub frame mounts corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 127,137 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 124,543 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin at limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2016 120,803 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 115,185 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 16 Nov 2014 109,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 105,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 101,752 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 96,752 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,371 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,750 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn unevenly and outer edge almost bald

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 HAA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV56 HAA, 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 HAA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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