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AK06 XKJ

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,485 mi
Last recorded159,485 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 159,485 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 159,436 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 337,021 miles

Front suspension lower front suspension arms bushes badly deteriorated and lot of movement both sides

Offside Front shock absorber seaping fluid advise monitor

Offside track rod end minor play

Rear brake hoses splitting strong advise

Rear brake pads on minimum thickness

front inner brake pads look worn advise full inspection

rigid brake pipes heavily undersealed and signs of corrosion recommend thourough inspection

winscreen chip in swept area

Fail 3 Apr 2020 337,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front suspension lower front suspension arms bushes badly deteriorated and lot of movement both sides

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber seaping fluid advise monitor

Offside track rod end minor play

Rear brake hoses splitting strong advise

Rear brake pads on minimum thickness

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front inner brake pads look worn advise full inspection

rigid brake pipes heavily undersealed and signs of corrosion recommend thourough inspection

winscreen chip in swept area

Pass 22 Mar 2019 315,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 303,639 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 303,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 296,538 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Mar 2017 296,438 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2016 288,743 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 4 Mar 2015 274,809 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 269,323 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 256,439 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 223,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear pads soon..exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 27 Apr 2011 187,641 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear pads soon..exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 13 Apr 2010 147,802 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 147,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 25 Apr 2009 110,851 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 XKJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey 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 XKJ, 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 AK06 XKJ registered?

AK06 XKJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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