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A3 FKF

2006 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests41 (30 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate73.2%

Mileage

117,240 mi
Last recorded117,240 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FKF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

30 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 117,240 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 117,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2026 99,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 115,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake leaver travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 115,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake leaver travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 83,118 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 83,118 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 113,738 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 78,929 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 78,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 112,168 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/rear brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 112,168 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/rear brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 73,439 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 73,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 110,519 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,229 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,629 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,442 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 61,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,358 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 99,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 55,443 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,723 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 46,723 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 89,937 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 89,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,740 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,868 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 23,722 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 3mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,794 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 71,949 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,116 miles

front tyre inner edges wearing needs front tyres moving to rear and nearside rear tyre has nail

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,576 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 61,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,080 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,727 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 46,111 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 46,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A3 FKF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.2%.

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 A3 FKF, 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.

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What year was A3 FKF registered?

A3 FKF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is A3 FKF safe to buy?

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