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BT06 KLA

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

242,810 mi
Last recorded242,810 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 KLA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 242,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 242,809 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 238,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 232,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Angel eye side light inop

Fail 4 Feb 2022 232,590 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Angel eye side light inop

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 227,450 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 227,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 213,753 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 199,975 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 185,473 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 185,462 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 176,246 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 176,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 164,100 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt clasp stiff in operation

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 150,399 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 150,393 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 136,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 123,488 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 107,514 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,472 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 96,472 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,501 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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BT06 KLA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT06 KLA, 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 BT06 KLA registered?

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

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