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AK06 GFG

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,064 mi
Last recorded100,064 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 100,064 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 83,667 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,577 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,185 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,199 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 81,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,971 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,137 miles

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

cracking in offside front tyre side wall

Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,287 miles

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

cracking in offside front tyre side wall

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,385 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on the inside

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn low on the inside

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,769 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on the inside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2012 68,738 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn low on the inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,090 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 57,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,715 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 44,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,570 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside

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 GFG is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK06 GFG, 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 GFG registered?

AK06 GFG is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is AK06 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 GFG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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