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RO56 NTN

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

229,912 mi
Last recorded229,912 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 NTN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 229,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both near limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2026 229,894 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 229,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 228,252 miles

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

Offside Front Fog Lamp adrift inside front bumper

Fail 22 Nov 2023 228,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 226,917 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 226,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Emitting pink (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 225,937 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Front anti roll bar corroded

Offside front fog light not working

Fail 22 Nov 2021 225,937 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Front anti roll bar corroded

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2020 225,052 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 219,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust clamp cracked

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2018 207,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 196,451 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 183,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2015 167,805 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)

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

offside front brake discs heavily scored

Pass 15 Oct 2014 147,869 miles

front brake discs scored

rear brake flexi hoses age cracking

rear brake pads on limit at time of test

wipers poor

Fail 2 Oct 2014 147,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres on limit at time of test

front brake discs scored

rear brake flexi hoses age cracking

rear brake pads on limit at time of test

wipers poor

Pass 1 Nov 2013 128,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet secondary safety catch operation poor(lubed to best)

exhaust corroded

rear no.plate poor

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Fail 31 Oct 2013 128,841 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet secondary safety catch operation poor(lubed to best)

exhaust corroded

rear no.plate poor

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 19 Sep 2012 106,761 miles

offside front brake disc has a grooved/worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,455 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 83,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,203 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 50,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RO56 NTN is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RO56 NTN, 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 RO56 NTN registered?

RO56 NTN is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is RO56 NTN safe to buy?

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