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BL06 LPE

2006 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,051 mi
Last recorded113,051 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 LPE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 113,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 107,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 103,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 101,180 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 98,189 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,631 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 93,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 86,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyres worn and age related cracks

Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre as age-related cracks

Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,714 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 75,714 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,084 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,768 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,099 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,996 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,384 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 53,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,705 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge advise

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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BL06 LPE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL06 LPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL06 LPE registered?

BL06 LPE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is BL06 LPE safe to buy?

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