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BT06 DSV

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,461 mi
Last recorded166,461 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 DSV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 166,461 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 158,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 145,898 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 142,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 141,879 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 136,360 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 133,589 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 133,589 miles

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear metal pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 128,102 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 122,949 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 117,140 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 107,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 163,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 94,575 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,503 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,029 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 85,506 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front 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 30 Jun 2009 62,175 miles

front and rear inner brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

offside front tyre worn on inner edges advise

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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BT06 DSV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT06 DSV, 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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BT06 DSV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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