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KD56 NCU

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

290,341 mi
Last recorded290,341 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 NCU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 290,341 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 166,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 148,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 134,008 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 134,002 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 114,580 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 102,608 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 94,056 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 94,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,134 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,567 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)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,706 miles

handbrake only just met requirments at 16%

Fail 30 Nov 2016 72,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake only just met requirments at 16%

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,337 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 66,337 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 60,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,429 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,956 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 47,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,929 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,327 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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KD56 NCU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver 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 KD56 NCU, 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 KD56 NCU registered?

KD56 NCU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is KD56 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD56 NCU 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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