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AK06 GNY

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,609 mi
Last recorded179,609 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 GNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 179,609 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 173,642 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 168,974 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 168,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut on inner side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 160,912 miles

As part of the MOT test, a check was also carried out in regards to the demages caused by the collision. All repairs have been completed in the approprite manner, the vehicle was fully suitable for use after repairs.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 152,505 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 141,020 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre treads slightly cracked

offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2014 127,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has deep cuts along sidewall (advise replace)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 117,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 25 Feb 2012 107,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2012 107,245 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut/damaged on sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,696 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 97,678 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 82,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,509 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)

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 GNY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GNY, 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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AK06 GNY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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