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OY56 XLV

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

211,070 mi
Last recorded211,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 XLV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 211,070 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 202,247 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 194,333 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 186,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 175,511 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 169,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 159,719 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 149,392 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 139,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 126,986 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 126,795 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 125,022 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 124,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Sep 2012 122,956 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 121,342 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 119,254 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 119,253 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 89,275 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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OY56 XLV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OY56 XLV, 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 OY56 XLV registered?

OY56 XLV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is OY56 XLV safe to buy?

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