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AJ06 DUN

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

251,348 mi
Last recorded251,348 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 DUN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 251,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2024 233,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 233,372 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 220,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive both sides ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passenger (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 220,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive both sides ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passenger (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 208,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (d bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 208,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (d bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 195,933 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 193,099 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 193,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 189,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 185,519 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 185,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 179,837 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Feb 2016 166,920 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 166,918 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 156,057 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 143,383 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 127,215 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 127,195 miles

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

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge and wearing on outer edge - Advise replacemoent

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 113,183 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 113,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 84,439 miles

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)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,112 miles

Front brake pads low - Discs worn

O/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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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AJ06 DUN 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 AJ06 DUN, 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 AJ06 DUN registered?

AJ06 DUN is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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