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SL56 WKG

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

342,932 mi
Last recorded342,932 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 WKG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 342,932 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 190,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 184,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 174,369 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 161,124 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 156,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

park brake has little reserve

Fail 14 Jul 2021 156,660 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

park brake has little reserve

Pass 14 Aug 2020 147,909 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 137,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also a very slight bulge on inner sidewall RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,418 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 126,418 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 113,022 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,482 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,773 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 55,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,477 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wear on edge

n/s/r tyre wear on edge and cuts to tread area 245 40r18

Pass 23 Jul 2011 13,411 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,549 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 10,878 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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SL56 WKG is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey 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 SL56 WKG, 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 SL56 WKG registered?

SL56 WKG is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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