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CA06 SVK

2006 BMW 520

Grey Electric 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

244,369 mi
Last recorded244,369 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 SVK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 244,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under body shields fitted.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 243,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under body shields fitted.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 228,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under body shields fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 212,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 196,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 196,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 178,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 178,715 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 161,940 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 161,940 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 138,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 138,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 111,460 miles

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

nearside outer sidelight not working

Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,462 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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CA06 SVK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA06 SVK, 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 CA06 SVK registered?

CA06 SVK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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