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KC06 OBX

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,396 mi
Last recorded163,396 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 OBX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 163,396 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 156,774 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 149,460 miles

Both Front brake hoses cracked/perished slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2023 149,460 miles

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

Both Front brake hoses cracked/perished slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2022 141,028 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 134,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Front starting to crack

Pass 1 Sep 2020 126,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear anti roll bar slightly worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,277 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to split

Fail 28 Mar 2018 107,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,071 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,643 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,617 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 82,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,433 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,893 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,920 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,306 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,782 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,679 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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KC06 OBX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KC06 OBX, 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

How do I check the history of KC06 OBX?

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What year was KC06 OBX registered?

KC06 OBX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is KC06 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC06 OBX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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