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DA52 LAW

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,357 mi
Last recorded138,357 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 LAW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 138,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ON LIMIT] (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has no reserve travel

Pass 11 Feb 2025 133,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ON LIMIT] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 133,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ON LIMIT] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 130,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,580 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 117,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 110,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

scratches on front screen

Fail 17 Oct 2020 110,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

scratches on front screen

Pass 12 Oct 2019 103,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi forwards (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,337 miles

Exhaust emssion (pass) no acceleration detected

Fail 9 Sep 2016 94,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust emssion (pass) no acceleration detected

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,054 miles

no acceleration detected emission passed

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,316 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

plastic sheet fitted under the car

Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,741 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke test carried out but does not record on machine

Pass 10 Sep 2011 79,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 76,173 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,844 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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DA52 LAW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DA52 LAW, 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 DA52 LAW registered?

DA52 LAW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is DA52 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 LAW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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