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BJ06 HFT

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,954 mi
Last recorded169,954 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 HFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 169,954 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 162,818 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 156,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 156,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 143,755 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor front to back

Fail 1 Oct 2015 143,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor front to back

Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 128,645 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 116,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

zero reading on emissions

Pass 24 Oct 2011 105,796 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 80,476 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 102,166 miles

n/s/f tyre wprn on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,799 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 76,798 miles

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

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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BJ06 HFT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ06 HFT, 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 BJ06 HFT registered?

BJ06 HFT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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