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GV56 NVR

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

224,503 mi
Last recorded224,503 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 224,503 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front control arm N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play felt at steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2024 220,809 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front arm side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s front inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 215,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear end corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 212,001 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2021 204,444 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 204,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 198,869 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both rear and front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 192,228 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2019 192,228 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 184,096 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 184,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 171,961 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 154,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 154,360 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 133,108 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 15 Nov 2014 115,748 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 105,581 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 105,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 91,390 miles

Front & rear brake pads worn

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Nov 2011 73,027 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,997 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 4 Nov 2009 54,044 miles

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

front inner pads appear fairly low

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,221 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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GV56 NVR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NVR, 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 NVR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is GV56 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 NVR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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