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BK06 CCO

2006 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,756 mi
Last recorded152,756 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 CCO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 152,756 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 149,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on edges on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise check on steering system unable to fully inspect due to belly pan ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside & offside (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 149,103 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on edges on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise check on steering system unable to fully inspect due to belly pan ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside & offside (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 137,021 miles

Oil leak ()

evidence of coolant leak at front of engine

Fail 30 May 2017 137,021 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

evidence of coolant leak at front of engine

Pass 24 May 2016 129,888 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 114,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 97,979 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

emissions will not register

Fail 24 Sep 2013 91,237 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

emissions will not register

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,846 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 76,944 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,957 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,489 miles

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall has a cut

n/s/r tyre outter sidewall has a cut

o/s/f tyre feathering

o/s/f tyre outter sidewall has a cut

o/s/r tyre outter sidewall has a cut

Fail 22 Jan 2010 47,489 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall has a cut

n/s/r tyre outter sidewall has a cut

o/s/f tyre feathering

o/s/f tyre outter sidewall has a cut

o/s/r tyre outter sidewall has a cut

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,448 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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BK06 CCO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK06 CCO, 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 BK06 CCO registered?

BK06 CCO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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