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C4 OGE

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,041 mi
Last recorded140,041 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 OGE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 140,041 miles
Pass 2 May 2026 112,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 130,984 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 130,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 119,248 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 119,238 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 106,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 96,732 miles

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

both headlamps have poor beam image

condensation in nearside headlamp

nearside rear and offside rear lower arm front inner bushes perished and worn

oil leaks

Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,585 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both headlamps have poor beam image

condensation in nearside headlamp

nearside rear and offside rear lower arm front inner bushes perished and worn

oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2021 89,906 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,316 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 85,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,062 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 77,085 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,812 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 72,344 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,673 miles

Nearside front, nearside rear & offside rear tyres inner edges worn

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

fuel tank damp

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,258 miles

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)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,246 miles

Sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,712 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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C4 OGE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 C4 OGE, 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

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What year was C4 OGE registered?

C4 OGE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 August 2006.

Is C4 OGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 OGE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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