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BP06 GAX

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,609 mi
Last recorded198,609 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 GAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 198,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 187,914 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 12 Aug 2016 172,629 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 159,991 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 159,580 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 145,731 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 145,642 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 127,857 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 100,007 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 99,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,870 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 71,817 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,105 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,356 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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BP06 GAX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP06 GAX, 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 BP06 GAX registered?

BP06 GAX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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