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SA56 MDJ

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,019 mi
Last recorded206,019 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 MDJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 206,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 196,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 178,018 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 174,386 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 166,613 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 164,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low wearing edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low wearing edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 156,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 142,905 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 142,905 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded ( Front to rear ) to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded ( Front to rear ) to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 130,312 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 117,703 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,040 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 106,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.44mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.46mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,399 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,025 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,997 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,698 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 64,698 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,366 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,335 miles

front brake discs look worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,619 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 MDJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SA56 MDJ, 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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SA56 MDJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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