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SL56 XJY

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,100 mi
Last recorded87,100 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 XJY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,100 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 87,100 miles

Central Front Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 72,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear both outer driveshaft cv boots deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,429 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 51,943 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,901 miles

front tyres and nearside tyre treads splitting 225/50/17 94w

Pass 30 Sep 2013 24,582 miles

ADVICE FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON TREAD

Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,190 miles

advice drivers front and rear tyre is cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2011 21,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,525 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,585 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 19,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,729 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 XJY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL56 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

SL56 XJY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SL56 XJY safe to buy?

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