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DV06 HFB

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,676 mi
Last recorded181,676 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 HFB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 181,676 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW + BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose SILENCER (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 175,382 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 175,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 166,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 151,181 miles

Central STOPLIGHT SOME L.E.D BULBS OUT

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD RATTLE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 145,610 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 145,604 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 34% (3.7.B.6b)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 140,395 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 140,395 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing nearside front (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 May 2016 135,391 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2016 135,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 123,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 123,289 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 112,200 miles

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

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)

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 98,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to offside of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2012 87,030 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 87,030 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 78,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 78,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,674 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,674 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,872 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,218 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 HFB is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DV06 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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