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BL06 UXS

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,520 mi
Last recorded168,520 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 UXS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 168,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre very low on tread plus close to cords showing

Nearside Rear Tyre very low on tread plus close to cords showing

Offside Front Tyre very low on tread plus close to cords showing

Offside Rear Tyre very low on tread plus close to cords showing

Pass 17 Jan 2022 168,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 164,735 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 160,633 miles

2 front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 24 Sep 2018 155,731 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,837 miles

front tyres are wearing low

Pass 23 Sep 2016 137,124 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 134,930 miles

Offside Front alloy wheel has had a weld repair to the inner rim

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Fail 24 Sep 2015 134,928 miles

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

Offside Front alloy wheel has had a weld repair to the inner rim

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 125,369 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 117,372 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 111,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 87,549 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 87,523 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,643 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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BL06 UXS is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UXS, 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 BL06 UXS registered?

BL06 UXS is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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