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GJ06 LFD

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

227,517 mi
Last recorded227,517 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 LFD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 227,517 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slight deteriorated/ both side

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 19 Sep 2018 211,811 miles

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

under-trays fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 199,281 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 199,281 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 176,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 170,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 169,202 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 158,626 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 130,222 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Feb 2012 112,028 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 93,812 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,624 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,073 miles

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

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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GJ06 LFD is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ06 LFD, 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 GJ06 LFD registered?

GJ06 LFD is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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