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AJ06 EFL

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

210,054 mi
Last recorded210,054 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 EFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 210,054 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one inner working one side and outer on other (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front undertray damaged and bent up

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield fell onto rear box

Fail 12 Oct 2022 210,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one inner working one side and outer on other (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front undertray damaged and bent up

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield fell onto rear box

Pass 12 Oct 2021 197,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 189,235 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 184,863 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 171,018 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 153,776 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 153,729 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 132,113 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 132,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 127,031 miles

Front brake pads worn

Impact damage to nearside rear door

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 127,031 miles

Front brake pads worn

Impact damage to nearside rear door

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,343 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,911 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 820,258 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 82,025 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 55,180 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 55,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,276 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,486 miles

2 child seats fitted in rear

Fail 1 May 2009 37,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 37,268 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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AJ06 EFL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

AJ06 EFL is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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