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CK06 NME

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,006 mi
Last recorded128,006 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK06 NME
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 128,003 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded going middle along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 125,823 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 118,881 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 112,243 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 105,391 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 105,391 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 97,752 miles

offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 9 May 2013 97,752 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,249 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 90,249 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge of tread

Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,657 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 76,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,814 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,949 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 NME is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NME, 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 CK06 NME registered?

CK06 NME is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is CK06 NME safe to buy?

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