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BL55 PVN

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

195,110 mi
Last recorded195,110 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 PVN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 195,110 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 191,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front slight play steering arm

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

engine noisy

Fail 24 Mar 2016 191,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced flashing (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front slight play steering arm

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

engine noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2015 182,921 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 181,003 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 148,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 141,831 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres flat

Pass 21 Mar 2011 134,486 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 126,869 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 119,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 78,095 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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BL55 PVN is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BL55 PVN, 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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BL55 PVN is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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