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HT06 CNO

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

216,573 mi
Last recorded216,573 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT06 CNO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 216,573 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 216,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 202,025 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 191,196 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 191,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 182,718 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 170,390 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 162,297 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a chunk of rubber missing but not exposing cords or ply

Fail 29 Jan 2018 162,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has a chunk of rubber missing but not exposing cords or ply

Pass 30 Jan 2017 154,972 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 146,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 139,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 126,248 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 115,371 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,467 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 70,220 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,125 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 62,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,059 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 60,059 miles

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

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

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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HT06 CNO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HT06 CNO, 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 HT06 CNO registered?

HT06 CNO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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