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005928

2006 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,242 mi
Last recorded77,242 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration005928
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,242 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,095 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs have a lip on inside

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,180 miles

front brake discs worn on inside

Fail 20 Sep 2011 60,038 miles

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

front brake discs worn on inside

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,128 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 39,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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005928 is a 2006 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 005928, 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

How do I check the history of 005928?

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What year was 005928 registered?

005928 is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is 005928 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 005928 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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