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RX56 XCP

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,128 mi
Last recorded99,128 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XCP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 99,128 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 90,253 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 90,253 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 90,235 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discsscored, pitted, and slightly worn.

front registration slightly dirty.

rear brake discs slightly scored and worn.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 77,019 miles

hand brake lever high

Fail 2 Dec 2009 77,019 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

hand brake lever high

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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RX56 XCP is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RX56 XCP, 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 RX56 XCP?

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What year was RX56 XCP registered?

RX56 XCP is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 2 December 2006.

Is RX56 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 XCP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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