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AD55 LDF

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,169 mi
Last recorded188,169 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 LDF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 188,169 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2024 188,169 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 150,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 147,296 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 140,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 137,385 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 132,573 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 128,047 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 128,047 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 124,718 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 121,292 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 117,133 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 113,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,101 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 101,101 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 91,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2012 91,232 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 85,738 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,517 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine oil on min

Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,607 miles

20mm cut in n/s/f tyre wall but no deep enough to expose cord

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

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

minor damage to front number plate

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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AD55 LDF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD55 LDF, 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 AD55 LDF registered?

AD55 LDF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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