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OX06 GZY

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,134 mi
Last recorded110,134 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,134 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 107,291 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 107,291 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 103,927 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 100,520 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 100,443 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 97,340 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 97,340 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,799 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,263 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 81,201 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,737 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear brake pads low material

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,315 miles

front brake discs are worn and lipped

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,722 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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OX06 GZY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GZY, 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 GZY registered?

OX06 GZY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is OX06 GZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX06 GZY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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