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AF55 DHC

2006 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,200 mi
Last recorded168,200 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DHC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 168,200 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 162,262 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 157,046 miles

Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 145,269 miles

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

both front shocks have reduced damping effect

Pass 3 Jun 2015 133,122 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 130,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

emission to clean for test

Fail 10 Mar 2014 130,996 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

emission to clean for test

Pass 19 Mar 2013 124,923 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 123,249 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 123,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 115,787 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 115,787 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,732 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 85,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inside edge no cords exposed

Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,679 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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AF55 DHC is a 2006 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF55 DHC, 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 AF55 DHC registered?

AF55 DHC is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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