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BD06 MBV

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,001 mi
Last recorded198,001 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 MBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 198,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 188,182 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 188,182 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 179,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 170,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 149,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 149,077 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 128,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 128,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 106,479 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a minor cut on inside of tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,995 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 78,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,235 miles

insufficient smoke emission to trigger metering device.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 69,214 miles

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

insufficient smoke emissions to trigger metering device.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,723 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 48,158 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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BD06 MBV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MBV, 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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BD06 MBV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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