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AK06 ECW

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,250 mi
Last recorded160,250 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ECW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 160,250 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 147,963 miles

handbrake travel

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Fail 11 Jan 2016 147,963 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,991 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 117,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 104,772 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 96,093 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,160 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,557 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 68,556 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,641 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 30,280 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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AK06 ECW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK06 ECW, 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 AK06 ECW registered?

AK06 ECW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is AK06 ECW safe to buy?

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