MOT Status
ValidMileage
235,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Number plate cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
windscreen stone chip
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s foremost bushes worn [bonding] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front -to -rear [cleaned & re-coated] (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex pipe to across axle [cleaned & re-coated] (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn at inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn on inside edges/ nearing limit
both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate
front brake discs worn/ lipped
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn on inside edges/ nearing limit
both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate
front brake discs worn/ lipped
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge/ damage to both side walls
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA06 XKY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 CA06 XKY, 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 XKY registered?
CA06 XKY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 2006.
Is CA06 XKY safe to buy?
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