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VN56 FLF

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,633 mi
Last recorded195,633 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 FLF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 195,633 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 195,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 188,034 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 187,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 182,974 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 182,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated X2 both rear flexy hoses split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 176,310 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 176,301 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear all the way (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working continually flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear all the way (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working continually flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 165,671 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 165,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 151,340 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 137,599 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 124,398 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 212,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 186,054 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 163,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 139,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 136,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 Dec 2010 136,539 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Dec 2009 91,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VN56 FLF 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 66.7%.

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 VN56 FLF, 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 VN56 FLF registered?

VN56 FLF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is VN56 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 FLF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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