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FL06 OUA

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,764 mi
Last recorded177,764 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 OUA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 177,764 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 May 2023 177,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 154,658 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 154,656 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 137,657 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 123,715 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 108,598 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 91,892 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 74,830 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres slight mishaped

Fail 5 May 2017 74,830 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres slight mishaped

Pass 12 May 2016 59,971 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 59,971 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 56,181 miles

Baby seat fitted nsr seat

Pass 23 May 2014 52,487 miles

(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 32%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 22 May 2013 48,074 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 48,072 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 43,604 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 39,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2010 34,973 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 34,961 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 34,951 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 30,539 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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FL06 OUA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL06 OUA, 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 FL06 OUA registered?

FL06 OUA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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