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RE56 PNO

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,010 mi
Last recorded112,010 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 PNO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 112,010 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 112,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,044 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 108,044 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 105,079 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 104,031 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

no emissions

Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,576 miles

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

no emission

Fail 24 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

no emission

Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,686 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,403 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 74,409 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 74,409 miles

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

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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RE56 PNO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE56 PNO, 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 RE56 PNO registered?

RE56 PNO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is RE56 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 PNO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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