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GV06 XEF

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,832 mi
Last recorded203,832 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 XEF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 203,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (track control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 200,037 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front slightly corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface 30% missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 199,841 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber hose perished (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber hose perished (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 192,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 186,869 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 186,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 181,004 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 181,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 173,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Important, advise replacement soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 167,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 155,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Under guards fitted throughout underbody limiting inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2018 147,129 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 147,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 138,083 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 125,204 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,642 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 97,262 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 97,262 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,142 miles

unable to read emissions

under vehicle covered

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,992 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,329 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)

front tyres wearing outer shoulders

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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GV06 XEF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey 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 GV06 XEF, 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 GV06 XEF registered?

GV06 XEF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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