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2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,787 mi
Last recorded122,787 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 XHD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 122,787 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Corrosion to rear subframe mounts

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 122,787 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Corrosion to rear subframe mounts

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 122,740 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyre outer walls various damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 118,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 115,419 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 110,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front disc brake backing plate insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2019 110,827 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front disc brake backing plate insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2018 103,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front dust shield damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2018 103,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front dust shield damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2017 97,658 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2017 97,658 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Inner Axle swivel joint has slight play Axle Bush (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Inner Axle swivel joint has slight play Axle Bush (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has slight damages on the outer side wall

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 92,625 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 87,437 miles

Handbrake lever has excessive travel

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel joint has slight play Axle Bush (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has slight damages on the outer side wall

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel joint has slight play Axle Bush (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Service sign shows

Fail 5 Dec 2015 87,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Split) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Split) (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake lever has excessive travel

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel joint has slight play Axle Bush (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has slight damages on the outer side wall

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel joint has slight play Axle Bush (Deteriorated) (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Service sign shows

Pass 22 Nov 2014 81,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 76,287 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,361 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,957 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 65,957 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,745 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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)

front number plate cracked

n/s/front tyre has cut in inner wall

tyre preasure warning light illuminated

Fail 19 May 2009 47,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 47,410 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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FY06 XHD is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FY06 XHD, 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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FY06 XHD is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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