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SB56 FJO

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,207 mi
Last recorded177,207 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 FJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 177,207 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 177,205 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 168,813 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 168,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 lower bushes in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 159,500 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 159,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 144,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 144,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing mostly white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 140,952 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 136,213 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,487 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 127,487 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 123,370 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 117,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh and sat nav holder ()

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all of the under side of vehicle has under trays restricting the view to some components

Fail 7 Jan 2017 117,194 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed low on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh and sat nav holder ()

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all of the under side of vehicle has under trays restricting the view to some components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,945 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 108,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 98,518 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,485 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,970 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,014 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 52,012 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,037 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 28,083 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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SB56 FJO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SB56 FJO, 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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SB56 FJO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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