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KD06 VXL

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,031 mi
Last recorded177,031 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD06 VXL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 177,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 168,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 156,241 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 148,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear door slightly damage.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 148,310 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear door slightly damage.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 136,334 miles

Centre rear seatbelt buckle or locking device missing not allowing the seatbelt to be locked securely around the chest and lap of the passenger.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn in the centre of tyre tread and corner of tyre tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 121,500 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 112,509 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Tyre Size : 225.50.17

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2010 106,586 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 100,441 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 VXL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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