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P80 GET

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

169,937 mi
Last recorded169,937 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP80 GET
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 169,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 161,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 150,873 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 141,247 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 141,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 131,621 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 131,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 119,855 miles

outer edge of o/s front Tyre slightly worn

Fail 2 Dec 2020 119,854 miles

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

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

outer edge of o/s front Tyre slightly worn

Pass 11 Dec 2019 115,347 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 108,767 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 108,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 103,843 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 103,842 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 94,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 84,591 miles

N/S FRONT JACKING BLOCK MISSING

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 84,591 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)

N/S FRONT JACKING BLOCK MISSING

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,411 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 75,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,394 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,865 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 55,861 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 14 Dec 2011 46,533 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,429 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 40,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,269 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2009 33,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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P80 GET is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 P80 GET, 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 P80 GET registered?

P80 GET is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is P80 GET safe to buy?

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