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AD06 UOX

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

212,874 mi
Last recorded212,874 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 212,874 miles

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

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

under trays fitted - not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 16 Sep 2023 206,737 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirror glass slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Pass 13 Sep 2022 200,466 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 200,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 192,918 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 183,048 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 173,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 158,520 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Sep 2017 151,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 144,852 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 138,038 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 137,832 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 127,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 127,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r outer sidelight inop

Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2013 114,930 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre pressure monitoring light on indicating a fault

Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,439 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 101,439 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,265 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 88,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear unevenly worn tyre wear low.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,915 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Aug 2009 44,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 44,168 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,168 miles

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 UOX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AD06 UOX, 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 AD06 UOX registered?

AD06 UOX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is AD06 UOX safe to buy?

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