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P1 COT

2006 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,213 mi
Last recorded165,213 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 COT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 165,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 165,212 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 156,386 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 148,241 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Feb 2023 139,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 132,631 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 123,122 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 117,337 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 117,337 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 112,066 miles

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2019 112,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2018 104,765 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 104,752 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing unevenly,low inner edge . 225/50x17 ,97w rft

Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,183 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 96,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damage (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,592 miles

full size underbody covers / trays fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2016 88,592 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

full size underbody covers / trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,484 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,039 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,752 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 67,752 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2012 61,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,263 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 52,263 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2010 43,403 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,711 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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P1 COT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P1 COT, 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 P1 COT registered?

P1 COT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is P1 COT safe to buy?

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