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VN56 XEA

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

213,166 mi
Last recorded213,166 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 XEA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 213,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 208,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 202,002 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 194,111 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 189,084 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 186,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 182,428 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 177,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 165,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp has slight movement

Pass 25 Aug 2017 153,280 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 137,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 119,425 miles

Front brake pads appear low (TBA)

Offside front headlamp slightly high

Fail 31 Jan 2014 98,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,970 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 95,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 90,961 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 75,277 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,482 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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VN56 XEA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

VN56 XEA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is VN56 XEA safe to buy?

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