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CA06 XKY

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

235,074 mi
Last recorded235,074 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 XKY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 235,074 miles

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))

Fail 3 May 2026 235,074 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2025 229,043 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 224,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 217,923 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 210,560 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 210,599 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 207,127 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 203,440 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 193,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 185,820 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 171,351 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 171,275 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 171,275 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 159,369 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges/ nearing limit

both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

front brake discs worn/ lipped

Fail 5 Sep 2015 159,295 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 143,582 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 143,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2013 126,456 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 119,801 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 111,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,828 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 92,565 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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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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CA06 XKY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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