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DC06 FXH

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,966 mi
Last recorded169,966 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 FXH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 169,966 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 169,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 130,864 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 130,862 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working dismantled (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (from front to both rear wheels) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 130,603 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 130,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 121,140 miles

Offside Front tyre worn hard on inner edge

Rear Both brake hoses starting to perish

undertray loose

Fail 11 Sep 2015 121,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn hard on inner edge

Rear Both brake hoses starting to perish

undertray loose

Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,330 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 102,859 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 95,936 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 87,009 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 71,700 miles
Pass 27 May 2010
Fail 26 May 2010 58,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,583 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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DC06 FXH is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DC06 FXH, 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 DC06 FXH registered?

DC06 FXH is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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