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FH06 PPZ

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

177,402 mi
Last recorded177,402 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 PPZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 177,402 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))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 177,402 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))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 175,106 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 175,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 171,805 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 171,805 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 165,626 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 165,626 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 162,802 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 162,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 156,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 148,481 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 148,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 139,451 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 139,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 123,581 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 119,917 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 104,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,208 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 73,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,345 miles

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

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

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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FH06 PPZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FH06 PPZ, 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 FH06 PPZ registered?

FH06 PPZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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