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DS06 KKW

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,950 mi
Last recorded218,950 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 KKW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 218,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 218,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 211,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner heavy damage to tyre sidewall, strongly advise replacement

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle, strongly advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 211,868 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner heavy damage to tyre sidewall, strongly advise replacement

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle, strongly advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2018 203,582 miles

damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 18 May 2018 203,582 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2017 196,525 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 187,920 miles

there appears to be a loose connection on the nearside front outer position light it lit when tapped

Fail 18 Jun 2016 187,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view before test

there appears to be a loose connection on the nearside front outer position light it lit when tapped

Pass 27 May 2015 166,384 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2014 147,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 130,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 109,853 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,585 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 72,080 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 72,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,570 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 63,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KKW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DS06 KKW, 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 DS06 KKW registered?

DS06 KKW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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