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G12 PAK

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,858 mi
Last recorded155,858 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 PAK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 155,858 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage and fog lamp loose almost to excess

Offside headlamp has foam jammed in and around bulb holder area? risk of fire?

both rear outer constant velocity joints fluid loss apparent.

bulb failure warning on dash message centre

front pads getting down and discs not great.

oil on min.

Fail 14 Apr 2017 155,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play apparent also (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper damage and fog lamp loose almost to excess

Offside headlamp has foam jammed in and around bulb holder area? risk of fire?

both rear outer constant velocity joints fluid loss apparent.

bulb failure warning on dash message centre

front pads getting down and discs not great.

oil on min.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 123,588 miles

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

park brake effort a low

uneven wear front tyre's

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 109,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,329 miles

nearside rear seatbelt clasp covering missing but still locks and unlocks

offside front tyre low tread on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Apr 2014 99,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear seatbelt clasp covering missing but still locks and unlocks

offside front tyre low tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyre side walls perished

heatsheild insecure

nearside rear seatbelt reciver damaged but still working

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

undertray insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2013 89,287 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyre side walls perished

heatsheild insecure

nearside rear seatbelt reciver damaged but still working

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

undertray insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,288 miles

full plastic covers fitted

slight side wall damage nearside rear tyre and offside and nearside front tyres

Fail 7 Dec 2011 76,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

full plastic covers fitted

slight side wall damage nearside rear tyre and offside and nearside front tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,785 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 64,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,119 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm on outter tread

Fail 25 Sep 2009 48,119 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre on 2mm on outter tread

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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G12 PAK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G12 PAK, 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 G12 PAK registered?

G12 PAK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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