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AA52 BEL

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,871 mi
Last recorded86,871 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 BEL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both side front tyres tread perished and cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2018 86,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both side front tyres tread perished and cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,533 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,081 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,908 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 75,888 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 69,559 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 64,345 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 64,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 56,547 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,045 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,048 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,404 miles

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

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

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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AA52 BEL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AA52 BEL, 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 AA52 BEL registered?

AA52 BEL is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is AA52 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA52 BEL shows 14 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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