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BL55 VVT

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,677 mi
Last recorded221,677 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VVT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2013 221,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 187,567 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 187,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 159,378 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 15,937 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 132,538 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 132,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 112,885 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 VVT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BL55 VVT, 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 BL55 VVT registered?

BL55 VVT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is BL55 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 VVT shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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