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FA06 ATU

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,841 mi
Last recorded199,841 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 ATU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 199,841 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front MIRROR COVER DAMAGED

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 196,010 miles

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 192,557 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 186,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 182,737 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 177,182 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2020 172,209 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2019 165,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 159,151 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 152,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides near limit (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in the tread ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides nr limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 140,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 127,719 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 115,990 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 115,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 104,092 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 104,092 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,260 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 82,461 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 82,383 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,819 miles

offside front tyre wearing at outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2009 60,817 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing at outer edge

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 ATU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA06 ATU, 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 ATU registered?

FA06 ATU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is FA06 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA06 ATU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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