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G5 TUR

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

263,023 mi
Last recorded263,023 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 TUR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 263,023 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 254,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 246,852 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 231,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 219,195 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 219,195 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 204,365 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 7 Sep 2020 204,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 9 Sep 2019 194,023 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 186,775 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 175,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 169,448 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 169,448 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 159,825 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 159,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 153,442 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 133,543 miles

Both rear tyres wearing un-even and choppy

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 133,051 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing un-even and choppy

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 114,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2013 114,814 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,275 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,246 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,168 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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G5 TUR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G5 TUR, 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 G5 TUR registered?

G5 TUR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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