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P5 JCE

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,242 mi
Last recorded106,242 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 106,242 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 105,588 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 103,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 100,957 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,327 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,147 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,591 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 85,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,549 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,908 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,420 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,444 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,945 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,129 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 JCE 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 100%.

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 JCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P5 JCE registered?

P5 JCE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is P5 JCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 JCE shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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