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ET06 OSB

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,819 mi
Last recorded197,819 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 OSB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 197,819 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 197,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 191,097 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))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 185,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 182,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 182,213 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 172,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 166,337 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 166,337 miles

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

Central bar two bolts missing

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 157,239 miles

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

Handbrake readings slightly low

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 148,491 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 138,865 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 130,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 120,384 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 113,099 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 113,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 109,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2012 109,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,499 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 92,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,272 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 72,223 miles

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

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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ET06 OSB 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 69.6%.

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 ET06 OSB, 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 ET06 OSB registered?

ET06 OSB is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 August 2006.

Is ET06 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 OSB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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