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OX06 FPT

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

272,945 mi
Last recorded272,945 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 FPT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 272,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 272,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 262,848 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 262,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ront flexy pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 wheelnuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 261,078 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe worn

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 258,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 258,241 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 247,834 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

Fail 3 Jan 2018 247,834 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 239,513 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 232,737 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 Oct 2015 232,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Oct 2014 213,600 miles

Engine management lamp indicates a fault.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 213,600 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine management lamp indicates a fault.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 194,028 miles

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

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 176,611 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 150,195 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 130,876 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 130,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 105,821 miles

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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OX06 FPT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OX06 FPT, 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 OX06 FPT registered?

OX06 FPT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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