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SM56 NDU

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,069 mi
Last recorded150,069 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 NDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 150,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 120,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,880 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 97,550 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,595 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 82,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,650 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 75,650 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,200 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,664 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,813 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 48,813 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Jan 2010 37,583 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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SM56 NDU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM56 NDU, 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 SM56 NDU registered?

SM56 NDU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is SM56 NDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 NDU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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