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SV56 PGU

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,345 mi
Last recorded153,345 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 PGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 153,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 146,059 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 146,059 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 145,090 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 145,090 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 142,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 142,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (225/50zr17w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush of 2 debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 138,313 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 138,290 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 130,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 130,708 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 123,190 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,773 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 101,444 miles

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

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

4 elements in hi-level stop lamp inoperative

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 3 Sep 2012 91,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to detect

nearside rear tyre low tread,offside rear quite low

parking brake has long travel

Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,622 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 70,896 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 129,184 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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SV56 PGU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SV56 PGU, 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 SV56 PGU registered?

SV56 PGU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SV56 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 PGU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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