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P5 FFA

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

240,382 mi
Last recorded240,382 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 FFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 240,382 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 238,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 236,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 234,378 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 231,167 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 227,822 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 221,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 216,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose perished

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

Offside Rear flexi brake hose perished

Pass 28 Jun 2016 209,033 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 202,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 197,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on inner edges and slightly misshaped

Pass 14 May 2013 174,906 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 174,906 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 149,131 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 113,957 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 113,957 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,970 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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P5 FFA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P5 FFA, 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 P5 FFA registered?

P5 FFA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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