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DV06 CTZ

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,944 mi
Last recorded178,944 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 CTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 178,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 173,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 173,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 163,834 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 163,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 156,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding n/s/f flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 156,123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear flexi hoses steel pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding n/s/f flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 147,593 miles

Exhaust noisy rear silencer corroded (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 147,593 miles

Exhaust noisy rear silencer corroded (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 275 / 35 / 19 size tyre fitted at the rear axle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 124,038 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 124,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,249 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 95,061 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,277 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,083 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,424 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres are deteriorated

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,848 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,844 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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DV06 CTZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DV06 CTZ, 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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DV06 CTZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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