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GY56 NUX

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,560 mi
Last recorded131,560 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 NUX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 131,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under engine & sill tray cover fitted , obscuring side components

Pass 20 Apr 2020 129,489 miles

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

under engine & sill tray cover fitted , obscuring side components.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 126,051 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 114,382 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 106,002 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,514 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,214 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,924 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,731 miles

sill covers and undertray fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 85,175 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,986 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 83,986 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GY56 NUX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GY56 NUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY56 NUX registered?

GY56 NUX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is GY56 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 NUX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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