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R11 NKA

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,747 mi
Last recorded194,747 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 NKA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 194,747 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 191,052 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 186,718 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 186,718 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 181,929 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 176,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 172,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from n/s/r to front (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 169,405 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 169,405 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 165,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S front to rear rigid brake corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rigid brake pipes both sides corroded in front wheel arches before flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 165,244 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front track rod end ball joints have excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S front to rear rigid brake corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rigid brake pipes both sides corroded in front wheel arches before flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 161,033 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 156,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Disks Scaled (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 150,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 143,877 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 137,576 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 132,838 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 127,178 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 127,138 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 122,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 122,431 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 101,441 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 76,299 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 76,295 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)

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

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

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

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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R11 NKA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R11 NKA, 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 R11 NKA registered?

R11 NKA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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