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HV06 UMR

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,663 mi
Last recorded116,663 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 UMR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 116,663 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 110,087 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inners both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,443 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 106,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 101,780 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,889 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 93,889 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,622 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,358 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low outer edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,164 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)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 49,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,168 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 37,445 miles

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

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

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 UMR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

HV06 UMR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is HV06 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV06 UMR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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