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FA06 ASZ

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,536 mi
Last recorded151,536 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 ASZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 151,536 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 141,300 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 141,300 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 123,099 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,632 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 105,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,082 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 88,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,423 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,872 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 69,872 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,335 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,857 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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FA06 ASZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA06 ASZ, 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 FA06 ASZ registered?

FA06 ASZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 12 August 2006.

Is FA06 ASZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA06 ASZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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