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AD06 KYB

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,136 mi
Last recorded151,136 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 KYB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 151,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 151,048 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 143,053 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 135,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 135,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 126,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,937 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both sides (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 117,380 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 113,261 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 113,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 108,455 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 100,869 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 92,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 85,155 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,806 miles

Emission too low to record a reading

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,182 miles

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

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

emissions carried out, but to low for a print out reading

Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,012 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 59,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,344 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,180 miles

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

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 KYB is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KYB, 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 KYB registered?

AD06 KYB is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is AD06 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 KYB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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