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FV06 ULK

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

210,133 mi
Last recorded210,133 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 ULK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 210,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 193,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge and has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2018 193,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge and has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2017 186,460 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust emissions zero, not recorded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 186,460 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust emissions zero, not recorded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 173,459 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 153,591 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 126,138 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 112,657 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,834 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,618 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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FV06 ULK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV06 ULK, 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 FV06 ULK registered?

FV06 ULK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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