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SD56 PZM

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,461 mi
Last recorded164,461 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 PZM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 164,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 160,554 miles

Front shocker bump stops deteariated

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 149,921 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 149,921 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre badly worn on inner edge(to cord) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 138,917 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 138,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 127,027 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding within the clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 127,027 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding within the clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 115,446 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 115,446 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 111,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 100,495 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 100,490 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Sep 2017 87,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,964 miles

Offside front tyre cracked & perished, worn inside edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,449 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 73,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,831 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2012 52,860 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 5 Sep 2011 44,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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 a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,851 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SD56 PZM is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SD56 PZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD56 PZM registered?

SD56 PZM is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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