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SM56 NEJ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

244,375 mi
Last recorded244,375 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 NEJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 244,375 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 230,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 217,903 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 217,903 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 207,407 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front stone chip in windscreen

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 198,519 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 179,228 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 172,075 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi weak

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 153,131 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 134,106 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,340 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 103,201 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,545 miles

Tyres wearing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,302 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 74,302 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 58,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 50,143 miles

slight brake judder

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 May 2011 43,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 33,912 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 19,819 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 NEJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NEJ, 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 NEJ registered?

SM56 NEJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is SM56 NEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 NEJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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