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DG06 UZA

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

227,750 mi
Last recorded227,750 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 UZA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 227,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 210,630 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 190,270 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 175,610 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 171,531 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 166,887 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 160,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 154,042 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 152,811 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 152,080 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 151,982 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of front pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 143,628 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 143,612 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 133,853 miles

all 4 tyres perished in tread and worn

child seat fitted to offside rear

stone damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2013 126,886 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 121,653 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,653 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 117,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 111,221 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 107,845 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

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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DG06 UZA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black 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 DG06 UZA, 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 DG06 UZA registered?

DG06 UZA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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