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OV56 XCY

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

185,851 mi
Last recorded185,851 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XCY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 185,851 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears- inner scrub (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 179,076 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 175,998 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 171,992 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 168,426 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 168,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 157,147 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 147,400 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 147,400 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 140,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 135,037 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 135,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 123,324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 114,790 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 114,790 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 107,758 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 99,211 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 99,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r handbrake not holding

Pass 3 Nov 2012 86,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,754 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,334 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,320 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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OV56 XCY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OV56 XCY, 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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What year was OV56 XCY registered?

OV56 XCY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is OV56 XCY safe to buy?

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