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BF02 FNF

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

198,446 mi
Last recorded198,446 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 198,446 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 190,407 miles

Under trays fitted at the time of the test

Pass 5 Jun 2024 184,041 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 184,041 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 170,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 170,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted securing clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible damaged (6.1.2 (a))

park brake efficiency low

Pass 5 May 2022 161,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2021 156,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 153,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 141,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 127,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 116,030 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 116,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,893 miles

Rear Brake Discs in Very Poor Condition.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 95,405 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,639 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tracking is out.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 90,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tracking is out.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 80,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 80,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,829 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,473 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 50,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BF02 FNF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BF02 FNF, 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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BF02 FNF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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