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SB56 KVR

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

269,093 mi
Last recorded269,093 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 KVR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 269,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 145,664 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 145,664 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 139,407 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel but can be satisfactorily operated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 139,407 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel but can be satisfactorily operated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 128,261 miles

Rear handbrake fluctuating but not excessively

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 115,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively handbrake (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 115,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively handbrake (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 101,639 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering arm slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit full circumference (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,932 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 86,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,820 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,332 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions clean

Fail 28 Nov 2012 71,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions clean

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,236 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 53,203 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,353 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 43,098 miles

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)

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 KVR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KVR, 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 SB56 KVR registered?

SB56 KVR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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