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BP06 OBU

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

191,839 mi
Last recorded191,839 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 191,839 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 166,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 163,321 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 157,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 151,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 143,386 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 131,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 125,495 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 117,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 117,980 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 99,634 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 99,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,254 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,418 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 67,127 miles

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

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

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 OBU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BP06 OBU, 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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BP06 OBU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 August 2006.

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