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SL56 XKC

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,806 mi
Last recorded175,806 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 175,806 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 162,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 150,682 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 136,438 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 136,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2x bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 116,853 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 110,013 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2018 110,013 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,030 miles

Bonnet release sticking slightly

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted

OSF brake pipe corroded but not excessively

Rear suspension arm bushes beginning to deteriorate and come away from housing, though not causing excess movement

Unable to see some sections of brake pipe due to covers

Fail 8 Aug 2017 105,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rears at ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bonnet release sticking slightly

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted

Front to rear brake pipes where visible corroded slightly

OSF brake pipe corroded but not excessively

Rear suspension arm bushes beginning to deteriorate and come away from housing, though not causing excess movement

Unable to see some sections of brake pipe due to covers

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,257 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,071 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,339 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,408 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,290 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,879 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 29 Sep 2011 69,879 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2010 60,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,280 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SL56 XKC is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SL56 XKC, 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 SL56 XKC registered?

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

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