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BD06 KZF

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,785 mi
Last recorded168,785 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 168,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 168,779 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 163,017 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 163,007 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 156,289 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 156,284 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 149,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 149,452 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 142,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 135,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 130,581 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 124,682 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 117,926 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,941 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 107,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,334 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 98,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 93,148 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,262 miles

both front tyre feathering on inner egde

Pass 3 May 2013 78,179 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 72,376 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 72,371 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 65,907 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust heatshield on the front exhaust loose

Pass 13 May 2010 58,634 miles

cut in osf tyre not too canvas

passed emission too low to register on test

Fail 13 May 2010 58,634 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 48,741 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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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.

Is BD06 KZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 KZF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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