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SL56 XSW

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

221,936 mi
Last recorded221,936 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 221,936 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 221,936 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 206,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 199,706 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 186,017 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 179,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 173,816 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 163,688 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 155,948 miles

Both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges and close to legal limit.

Minor oil leak.

O/S/F jacking point missing.

Slight play in O/S/F inner steering rack joint.

Stonechip in windscreen.

Tailgate struts weakened.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 155,948 miles

Both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges and close to legal limit.

Minor oil leak.

O/S/F jacking point missing.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Slight play in O/S/F inner steering rack joint.

Stonechip in windscreen.

Tailgate struts weakened.

Pass 5 May 2017 148,590 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 140,417 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 130,320 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 130,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,113 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,762 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 XSW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

SL56 XSW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is SL56 XSW safe to buy?

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