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FE06 VSL

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,792 mi
Last recorded181,792 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 VSL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 181,792 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot lid damaged but not likely to cause injury or effecting its operation (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 174,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears above axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 174,049 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose mounting insurcure from inner wing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears above axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 154,898 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 129,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

side skirts fitted

under shields fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 102,648 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 101,482 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 94,330 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FE06 VSL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FE06 VSL, 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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What year was FE06 VSL registered?

FE06 VSL is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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