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BJ06 HZV

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

188,334 mi
Last recorded188,334 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 HZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 188,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 188,334 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 177,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/F lower supension arm has slight play.Hedlamps require poishing

Pass 12 May 2022 167,911 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2022 167,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2022 167,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 157,276 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 157,276 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 149,674 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 149,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2019 145,833 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 137,236 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 126,611 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 126,611 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 113,559 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 106,428 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 106,349 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad worning light on on dash

Pass 9 May 2013 88,092 miles

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

both sides front tyres cut to side wall but not to cords

offside front mirror cracked

warning light on dash

Fail 27 Apr 2013 87,888 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both sides front tyres cut to side wall but not to cords

offside front mirror cracked

Pass 8 May 2012 80,457 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 80,284 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2011 71,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front no plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre not run flat [tyre punture light on]

Fail 2 May 2011 71,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front no plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre not run flat [tyre punture light on]

Pass 24 Apr 2010 61,771 miles

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

brake warning lamp on, on dash

Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,898 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 46,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front inner brake pads appear to be worn low

Nearside rear child seat fitted

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 HZV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BJ06 HZV, 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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BJ06 HZV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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