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CK06 FRF

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

240,293 mi
Last recorded240,293 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK06 FRF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 240,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 234,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 234,386 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 223,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 223,359 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 197,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 197,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 167,652 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 151,532 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 151,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 137,037 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 124,814 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 124,813 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,074 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 91,863 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 91,598 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,172 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 81,172 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering column lock warning light on advise

Fail 14 Jun 2012 70,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges plus on limit 1.6mm advise

steering column lock warning light on advise

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,446 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,274 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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CK06 FRF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CK06 FRF, 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 CK06 FRF registered?

CK06 FRF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2006.

Is CK06 FRF safe to buy?

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