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FH06 ZXF

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,792 mi
Last recorded196,792 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 ZXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 196,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 196,762 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 190,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside/ repairs undersealed

Pass 12 Jan 2022 181,986 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 175,157 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 174,333 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 172,976 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 170,160 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 169,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 162,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 162,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 152,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 133,745 miles

NEARSIDE REAR HUB SEAL WEAPING..

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKERS WEAPING FLUID.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 112,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 112,807 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,946 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,650 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 42,629 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 42,600 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZXF 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 73.7%.

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 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 ZXF, 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 FH06 ZXF registered?

FH06 ZXF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FH06 ZXF safe to buy?

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