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AP06 MSU

2006 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,178 mi
Last recorded105,178 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 MSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 105,178 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 105,178 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 93,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,158 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 57,524 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front pulley worn and noisey

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,433 miles

advised engine and under trays fitted

advised front inner pads low both sides

advised front number plate cracked

advised front pully very worn noisey

advised nsf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised nsf brake pipes hidden under side plastic covers

advised rear tyres getting low

Fail 16 Jul 2021 57,433 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

advised engine and under trays fitted

advised front number plate cracked

advised rear tyres getting low tread

Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,573 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,450 miles

advised engine cover fitted

advised front pads getting low

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,518 miles

advised loose baffel in rear box

Pass 5 Jul 2017 48,727 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 39,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,697 miles

not full test of fuel/brake sustems as covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,286 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,471 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)

small cuts in front and o/s/r tyres.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,529 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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AP06 MSU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AP06 MSU, 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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AP06 MSU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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