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AJ06 SWF

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

223,570 mi
Last recorded223,570 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 223,570 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 216,769 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 201,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 201,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 174,079 miles

parking brake light illuminated

Pass 11 Jul 2019 143,075 miles

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

rear seats folded flat

Pass 13 Jul 2018 121,904 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside front drop link upper dust covers deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside D bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 113,232 miles

Offside Front drop link upper gaiter starting to split

Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,637 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2014 87,286 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads low on outer edges

Fail 19 Jun 2013 75,850 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads low on outer edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,887 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2011 57,703 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

Pass 18 May 2009 32,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 SWF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SWF, 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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AJ06 SWF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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