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HV06 KLJ

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,123 mi
Last recorded137,123 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 KLJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2018 137,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 133,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 127,385 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 127,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 120,420 miles

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

nearside front tyre on wear limit.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 120,420 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on wear limit.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,792 miles

engine oil level just above minimum.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,772 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,176 miles

both front tyres wearing out on inner edge only pass due to raised tread pattern, advise replacement soon.

front brake pads getting thin.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,628 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,431 miles

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

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 62,431 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

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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HV06 KLJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV06 KLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV06 KLJ registered?

HV06 KLJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is HV06 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV06 KLJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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