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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tires perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front tyre chaffing inner arch
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear sidewall damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front tyre chaffing inner arch
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear sidewall damaged
pad warning light
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyre feathering on inner egde
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyre wearing on inner edge
both rear tyres wearing on inner egde
cuts on nearside front tyre
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
exhaust heatshield on the front exhaust loose
cut in osf tyre not too canvas
passed emission too low to register on test
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
cut in osf tyre not too canvas
oil level high
passed emission too low to register on test
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)
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BD06 KZF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 KZF, 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 BD06 KZF registered?
BD06 KZF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 26 May 2006.
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