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BD06 JWZ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,088 mi
Last recorded136,088 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 JWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 136,088 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 133,588 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 129,524 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 129,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 126,512 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 122,999 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 122,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure dust cover (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 119,056 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 115,719 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 115,714 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not clipping in (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 111,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 111,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,882 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,416 miles

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

Nearside rear seat belt cannot be check as child seat fitted on time of inspection

Offside rear seat belt cannot be check as child seat fitted on time of inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2017 99,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear seat belt cannot be check as child seat fitted on time of inspection

Offside rear seat belt cannot be check as child seat fitted on time of inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,517 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 93,517 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,165 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,728 miles

baby seat in rear

both front tyres cracking up inner and outer edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 81,728 miles

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

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

baby seat in rear

both front tyres cracking up inner and outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R brakepipe slightly corroded

all tyres slightly cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 68,099 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 68,099 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,093 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 62,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,445 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 51,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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BD06 JWZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BD06 JWZ, 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 BD06 JWZ registered?

BD06 JWZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2006.

Is BD06 JWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 JWZ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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