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GX06 TVO

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

209,879 mi
Last recorded209,879 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 TVO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 209,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 199,291 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both front wheels slightly distorted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Outer exhaust flexy broken

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 199,291 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both front wheels slightly distorted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Outer exhaust flexy broken

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 198,872 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Outer exhaust flexy broken

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 190,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 180,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

power steering has slight malfunction

tpms light on

Fail 24 Mar 2022 180,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

power steering has slight malfunction

tpms light on

Pass 4 Feb 2021 166,720 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 166,720 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 161,826 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 161,826 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 155,070 miles

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

Child seats fitted to rear

Oil leak

Plastic undertrays fitted

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 24 Oct 2017 144,355 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 136,250 miles

Gearbox has a slight oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 125,886 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 112,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,079 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,401 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 93,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,826 miles

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

exhaust heat shield rattles

front brake discs worn

oil low

osf tyre worn very low on inner edge and tread split urgent

Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,559 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,385 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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GX06 TVO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GX06 TVO, 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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GX06 TVO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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