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EX06 PUF

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,548 mi
Last recorded36,548 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 PUF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 36,548 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 33,732 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 30,427 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 27,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm, also has cuts, no cords yet 225/50/R17 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 27,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm, also has cuts, no cords yet 225/50/R17 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 25,738 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 22,983 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 21,584 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 19,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 18,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 17,185 miles

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 15,805 miles

engine cover fitted

nail in the nearside front tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 13,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 11,603 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 10,478 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 8,768 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 7,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 5,858 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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EX06 PUF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EX06 PUF, 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 EX06 PUF registered?

EX06 PUF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EX06 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 PUF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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