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HK56 GWZ

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

478,069 mi
Last recorded478,069 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 GWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 478,069 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 478,069 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 460,218 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 429,629 miles

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Aug 2022 251,521 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 251,521 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component insecurely attached link bar bolt unwound and only loose to touch. lower arm to hub bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 378,290 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower wishbone front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower wishbone front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 342,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge (225/50 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge (225/50 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 186,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 163,839 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 147,549 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 6 Jun 2015 132,615 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 13 Jun 2014 119,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 119,732 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 105,406 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)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 98,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 88,526 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,981 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 67,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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HK56 GWZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HK56 GWZ, 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 HK56 GWZ registered?

HK56 GWZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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