BMW 520 GK56NBE has 26 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 520 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 153,403 miles 1 month ago on Friday 29th May 2026 at 13:08.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 29th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

GK56NBE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH MAY 2027153,403 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front And Rear Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED30TH MAY 202529TH MAY 2026137,442 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
FAILED30TH MAY 2025137,442 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
  6. PRS - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED28TH MAY 202427TH MAY 2025126,926 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MINOR - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Damaged Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
FAILED28TH MAY 2024126,926 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Damaged Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
PASSED16TH MAY 202325TH MAY 2024119,155 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing O/s/f & N/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened O/s/r & N/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Cover & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Flexi Slight Deteriorated
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material O/s & N/s Front To Rear Lead To Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED23RD MAY 202225TH MAY 2023112,894 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 202125TH MAY 2022110,428 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material N/s & O/s Front & Rear Leads To Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MINOR - Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated N/s/f & O/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED18TH MAY 2021110,428 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material N/s & O/s Front & Rear Leads To Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking On An Air Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated N/s/f & O/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH MAY 202025TH MAY 2021172,617 KM
PASSED28TH MAY 201930TH NOVEMBER 2020104,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED28TH MAY 2019104,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED18TH MAY 201831ST MAY 2019101,370 MI
FAILED18TH MAY 2018101,370 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim So That Beam "kick Up" Is Not Visible On The Screen Bulb In Wrong (1.8.b.1)
PASSED27TH MAY 201731ST MAY 201895,602 MI
FAILED27TH MAY 201795,602 MI
 
  1. PRS - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
PASSED1ST JUNE 201631ST MAY 201789,120 MI
PASSED8TH MAY 20157TH MAY 201679,301 MI
FAILED6TH MAY 201579,285 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.d.2c)
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20148TH AUGUST 201574,408 MI
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 201410TH FEBRUARY 201570,788 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20123RD DECEMBER 201359,853 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201130TH SEPTEMBER 201251,236 MI
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 201151,229 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20109TH SEPTEMBER 201146,456 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20099TH SEPTEMBER 201038,122 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK56NBE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

GK56NBE MOT Comments

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GK56NBE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 153,403 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,670 miles

GK56NBE FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration GK56NBE was manufactured on Thursday 7th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 153,403 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,670 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK56NBE has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 37 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does GK56NBE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 9th July 2026 GK56NBE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK56NBE Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 9th July 2026 GK56NBE does have Tax. Read more

When does GK56NBE Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK56NBE will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK56NBE MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK56NBE will expire in 11 months on Saturday 29th May 2027. Read more

When did GK56NBE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK56NBE was on Friday 29th May 2026 at 13:08. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK56NBE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for GK56NBE we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK56NBE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for GK56NBE we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK56NBE?

GK56NBE is registered as a 2006 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has GK56NBE done?

The odometer reading for GK56NBE at the last MOT in May 2026 was 153,403 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,670 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK56NBE?

The vehicle GK56NBE was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 7th September 2006. Read more

What colour is GK56NBE?

The official colour of GK56NBE is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GK56NBE have?

GK56NBE has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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