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BJ06 ZVT

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,238 mi
Last recorded91,238 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 91,238 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides and vehicle tested in wet condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 84,032 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 81,748 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 78,051 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 74,823 miles

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 70,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cover tray fitted an engine bay and under the body

Pass 17 May 2016 67,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 63,314 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2015 63,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 59,289 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 55,387 miles

Both front disc worn

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 19 May 2012 51,871 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 19 May 2012 37,871 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 May 2011 47,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs uneven

front pads low

Pass 19 May 2010 44,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 40,398 miles

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

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 ZVT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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