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HN06 AJU

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

196,956 mi
Last recorded196,956 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 AJU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 196,956 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 186,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 176,884 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 168,364 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 159,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 149,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure lens (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 140,066 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 127,020 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper poor

under cover tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,019 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 116,921 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 108,349 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 108,275 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 98,873 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 80,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,432 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 75,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 7 Jul 2011 69,381 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,743 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 60,732 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,177 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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HN06 AJU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HN06 AJU, 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 HN06 AJU registered?

HN06 AJU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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