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AF04 NAT

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,323 mi
Last recorded207,323 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NAT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 207,323 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 184,883 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 184,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 168,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 168,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 167,985 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 167,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 167,925 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 165,688 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 162,613 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 153,692 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 151,433 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 151,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 148,048 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 143,024 miles

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 6 Sep 2013 143,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 11 Oct 2012 123,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2011 105,675 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 105,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,311 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 85,311 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,580 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,333 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,332 miles

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

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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AF04 NAT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF04 NAT, 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 AF04 NAT registered?

AF04 NAT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AF04 NAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 NAT shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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