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OX06 XOW

2006 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,623 mi
Last recorded142,623 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 142,623 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n.s & o.s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 138,336 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity Nearside & Offside (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 126,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2023 126,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2022 124,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 OF 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 108,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,527 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,233 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake low reading

engine cover fitted

nearside and offside front head lamp washers not working

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 92,910 miles

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

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

Central Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake low reading

engine cover fitted

nearside and offside front head lamp washers not working

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,120 miles

Rear brakes imbalance

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 84,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brakes imbalance

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 78,986 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,025 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,666 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,711 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 48,711 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,873 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,143 miles

Edges of o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 27 Jul 2009 30,143 miles

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

Edges of o/s/f tyre worn

Front 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 XOW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

OX06 XOW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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