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FM06 MLY

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,159 mi
Last recorded58,159 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 MLY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,159 miles

near side front brake hose damaged near to limit at bottom.

near side rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars.

off side front tyre has a bumpy effect to the outer curbing band (possible somthing is trapped in the bead )but tyre appears seated correctly at time of test.

off side rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars on inner edge.

small amount of damaged to near side front tyre and wheel/tyre also worn near to wear bars.

windscreen cracked in lower part of screen on off side.(is not in drivers eye line/below dash level).

Fail 23 Feb 2010 58,158 miles

Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side front brake hose damaged near to limit at bottom.

near side rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars.

off side front tyre has a bumpy effect to the outer curbing band (possible somthing is trapped in the bead )but tyre appears seated correctly at time of test.

off side rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars on inner edge.

small amount of damaged to near side front tyre and wheel/tyre also worn near to wear bars.

windscreen cracked in lower part of screen on off side.(is not in drivers eye line/below dash level).

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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FM06 MLY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FM06 MLY, 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 FM06 MLY registered?

FM06 MLY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FM06 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 MLY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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