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SA56 GKJ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,652 mi
Last recorded149,652 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 GKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 149,652 miles

both sides rear suspension arm front mount bushes split

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 17 Jul 2020 149,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe join loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 1.6mm mot limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 1.6mm mot limit (5.2.3 (e))

both sides rear suspension arm front mount bushes split

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 31 Dec 2016 98,572 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 98,572 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on linkage adrift (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,095 miles

both rear tyres and n/s front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 23 Oct 2014 68,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,875 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 59,875 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,213 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,415 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,544 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 27,544 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,417 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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SA56 GKJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA56 GKJ, 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 SA56 GKJ registered?

SA56 GKJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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