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AF06 JJK

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,875 mi
Last recorded167,875 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 JJK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 167,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2015 167,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 149,756 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 132,906 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 100,488 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 158,949 miles

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

front no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Feb 2009 117,650 miles

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

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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AF06 JJK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF06 JJK, 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 AF06 JJK registered?

AF06 JJK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is AF06 JJK safe to buy?

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