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K90 BET

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,345 mi
Last recorded154,345 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 BET
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 154,345 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 154,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 151,788 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking slightly near weld repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 151,786 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking slightly near weld repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 147,645 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 142,110 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 136,947 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2021 131,221 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 126,803 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,429 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 112,900 miles

engine covers and under trays

Pass 23 Aug 2017 105,382 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 97,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,716 miles

NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT NONE DETECTED

Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,611 miles

NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT ZERO READING

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,323 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,803 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009

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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K90 BET is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K90 BET, 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 K90 BET registered?

K90 BET is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is K90 BET safe to buy?

The MOT history for K90 BET shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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