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AF06 JXW

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,882 mi
Last recorded158,882 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 JXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 158,882 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 150,298 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 146,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 130,826 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 130,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,960 miles

Both rear tyres worn on both edges.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil level low. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under body covers fitted so a full inspection of some components not possible.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in the joints ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 112,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 112,401 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,958 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2018 103,680 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2016 96,863 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has nail in it

Fail 23 Nov 2015 87,577 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has nail in it

Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

under car floor trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,047 miles

both front tyres are very slightly wearing on the inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,668 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,132 miles

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

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 16 Mar 2009 30,135 miles

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

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 JXW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver 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 AF06 JXW, 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 JXW registered?

AF06 JXW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is AF06 JXW safe to buy?

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