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SB56 UEJ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,523 mi
Last recorded182,523 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 182,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 144,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 124,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 110,842 miles

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

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

o/s front brake backplate insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,522 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust shield insecure and rear hanger missing

ns front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

play steering rack

some damage

Fail 29 Apr 2014 98,522 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust shield insecure and rear hanger missing

ns front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

play steering rack

some damage

Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,132 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 28 Feb 2013 95,132 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Dec 2011 78,924 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Dec 2010 61,270 miles

brake pad warning on

Fail 19 Dec 2010 61,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning on

Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,180 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 UEJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB56 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

SB56 UEJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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