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OX06 GZN

2006 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,677 mi
Last recorded167,677 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 GZN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 167,677 miles

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

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

covers under vechile

Fail 4 Mar 2019 167,672 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

covers under vechile

Pass 7 Nov 2017 151,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 138,835 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 138,835 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 135,066 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 135,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 125,351 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,892 miles

Advise Brake pad warning light on.

Advise Coolant leak.

Advise Damage to N/S/R Door and door handle.

Advise Headlmap washers in-operative.

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inside edge.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is wearing low.

Advise O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the Outside edge.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 102,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,161 miles

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

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

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 GZN is a 2006 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GZN, 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 GZN registered?

OX06 GZN is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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