MOT Status
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180,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside, protective coating has faded (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play anti roll bar drop link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 lamps (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis around subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
manufacturers under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas
Central Front exhaust fixings either side of catalytic converter are heavily corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose behind road wheel is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is 27% lower in effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis and inner sills around subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
manufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Multiple under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyres worn inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyres worn inner edge
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pads getting low.
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s rear tyre on 3mm.
rear brake pads getting low.
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD06 XFK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 BD06 XFK, 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 XFK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2006.
Is BD06 XFK safe to buy?
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