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BJ06 ZZF

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,129 mi
Last recorded167,129 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ZZF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 167,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 157,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 157,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 156,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 145,301 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 145,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 145,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre outerside wall is cuts and damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2015 136,201 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 130,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 120,941 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,909 miles

n/s/r tyre cracks developed

Pass 12 Sep 2011 105,010 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 105,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 99,579 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,118 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 86,814 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 86,814 miles

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

O/s/f tyre tread wearing thin inside edge

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 ZZF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

BJ06 ZZF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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