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RG56 RAG

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,489 mi
Last recorded133,489 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG56 RAG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 133,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 129,539 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 122,562 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,844 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 111,788 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 105,940 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jun 2019 105,940 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jun 2018 100,064 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 100,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 94,092 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 94,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 85,676 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,683 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,138 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,440 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,339 miles

Brake pad wear indicator displaying on dash.

Unable to locate brake fluid reservoir to check brake fluid level.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,332 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,080 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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RG56 RAG is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RG56 RAG, 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

How do I check the history of RG56 RAG?

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What year was RG56 RAG registered?

RG56 RAG is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is RG56 RAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG56 RAG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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