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AJ06 VPF

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,699 mi
Last recorded88,699 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 88,699 miles

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

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,956 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 79,950 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 68,681 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 VPF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ06 VPF registered?

AJ06 VPF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is AJ06 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ06 VPF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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