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AF56 VPR

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,790 mi
Last recorded159,790 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VPR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 159,790 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 150,835 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 150,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 143,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 May 2017 143,181 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 135,138 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Fail 17 Jun 2016 135,096 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

'alternative' stop lamp in use on offside rear

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nailed - 225/50 ZR17 98W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all brake discs lipped/worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16% required - 16% only just acheived

rear under-tray damaged and incomplete

Pass 20 Jun 2015 131,820 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2015 131,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2014 125,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 125,470 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 114,299 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 103,768 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 103,768 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 90,104 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 90,104 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 88,578 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 88,574 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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AF56 VPR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF56 VPR, 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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AF56 VPR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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