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AD06 BJV

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

220,804 mi
Last recorded220,804 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 BJV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 220,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged OSF and NSF ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2023 211,143 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 198,518 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 185,925 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 185,925 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 176,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 166,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

full plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 155,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes at rear ends near flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 143,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat buckle diff to engage

full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 132,212 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 119,248 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 106,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 100,340 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 93,944 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,294 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 88,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 66,426 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 66,426 miles

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

front discs + pads worn

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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AD06 BJV 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 83.3%.

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 AD06 BJV, 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 AD06 BJV registered?

AD06 BJV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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