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C24 MSM

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

165,783 mi
Last recorded165,783 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 MSM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 165,783 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 163,154 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 156,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 156,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 142,296 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 127,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 114,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 101,634 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,227 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,441 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,968 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,099 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,746 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,429 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 45,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

left rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,852 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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C24 MSM is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C24 MSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C24 MSM?

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What year was C24 MSM registered?

C24 MSM is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 8 August 2006.

Is C24 MSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 MSM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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