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VN56 UJB

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,602 mi
Last recorded143,602 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 UJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 143,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 136,220 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 130,250 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2021 124,483 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,870 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 108,591 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,494 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 97,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 87,480 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,590 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 78,557 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,396 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 61,676 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 61,676 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,993 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 53,993 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,605 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,281 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,043 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,842 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)

floor damaged

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 UJB is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN56 UJB, 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 UJB registered?

VN56 UJB is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is VN56 UJB safe to buy?

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