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DS06 FJX

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

265,036 mi
Last recorded265,036 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 FJX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 265,036 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 252,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 240,782 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2022 240,782 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 229,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 228,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 213,052 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 4 Nov 2019 204,108 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edge

Offside Front Possible puncture in tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2018 194,198 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer c v boot has grease round it

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 183,250 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

grease round rear drive shaft outer joints

Fail 2 Nov 2017 183,250 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

grease round rear drive shaft outer joints

Pass 14 Nov 2016 173,000 miles

Slight play in O/S inner track rod.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3rd (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 172,993 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Slight play in O/S inner track rod.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3rd (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 169,406 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 160,291 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 160,253 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 150,587 miles

diesel particulate filter due

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes split

Pass 11 Feb 2013 140,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

front pads approx 3.5mm

wiperblades smearing

Pass 9 Feb 2012 128,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 113,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 99,017 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 99,017 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,302 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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DS06 FJX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DS06 FJX, 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 DS06 FJX registered?

DS06 FJX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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