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R11 XVO

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,035 mi
Last recorded125,035 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 125,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 118,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Dec 2023 109,435 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 95,067 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 89,529 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,129 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 71,744 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 62,721 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 62,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,472 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 54,471 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,657 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,893 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 36,893 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,625 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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R11 XVO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XVO, 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 R11 XVO registered?

R11 XVO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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