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BK06 JHV

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

249,314 mi
Last recorded249,314 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 JHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 249,314 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 249,314 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 242,488 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front tyres worn on inner

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 14 Jan 2023 242,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper insecure

Front tyres worn on inner

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 8 Nov 2021 228,115 miles

Nearside 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 28 Oct 2021 228,112 miles

Front Upper Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 202,170 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to fail advise replace (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked is creeping (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray and wheel arch liner damaged are still secure

Fail 27 Nov 2020 202,136 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing has no fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to fail advise replace (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked is creeping (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray and wheel arch liner damaged are still secure

Pass 4 Apr 2019 160,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 160,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 145,611 miles

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 145,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wing (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 136,669 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulder

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 136,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulder

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 127,672 miles

front anti roll bar link rod boots are perished

Pass 16 Jan 2015 120,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f anti roll link rod boot deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 113,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osr and nsr tyre inner edges worn

Pass 16 Jan 2013 105,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 99,712 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 99,710 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,622 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,552 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,980 miles

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 JHV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JHV, 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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BK06 JHV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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