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KD06 VXK

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,087 mi
Last recorded104,087 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD06 VXK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 104,087 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 104,050 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing /inaccessible (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords blown out is a run flat tyre (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres wear inner and outer edge close to bald

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,577 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 92,577 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,137 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 88,136 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet pull hanndle broken

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,034 miles

all tyres worn and scrubbing

Fail 21 Mar 2012 65,034 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres worn and scrubbing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,795 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 52,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,842 miles

Both front tyres wearing off on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,769 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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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KD06 VXK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KD06 VXK, 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 KD06 VXK registered?

KD06 VXK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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