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FP06 LRF

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,697 mi
Last recorded192,697 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 LRF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 192,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 192,546 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 174,992 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 174,992 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 163,596 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 15 May 2019 163,578 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 153,870 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Engine covers fitted

Slight play Nearside front track rod end

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 142,117 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 142,115 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy, in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 131,979 miles

brake pipe to nearside rear becoming corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 120,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads worn

rear tyre valves cracking

Pass 8 May 2014 110,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 102,163 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 96,830 miles

exhaust front section heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2012 96,830 miles

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

exhaust front section heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2011 89,267 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 89,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 79,089 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield on cat section insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,107 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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FP06 LRF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP06 LRF, 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 FP06 LRF registered?

FP06 LRF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is FP06 LRF safe to buy?

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