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AJ06 JCY

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,759 mi
Last recorded185,759 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 JCY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 185,759 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 175,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 165,497 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 153,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 146,454 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 138,189 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 138,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 128,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 118,375 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 118,375 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 109,794 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 101,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 93,315 miles

front tyres very uneven wear

Fail 1 Jun 2013 93,315 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

front tyres very uneven wear

Pass 18 May 2012 84,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 May 2011 75,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 66,372 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2010 66,372 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 60,971 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 60,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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 JCY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ06 JCY, 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 JCY registered?

AJ06 JCY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is AJ06 JCY safe to buy?

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