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R6 XAB

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,033 mi
Last recorded195,033 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 XAB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 195,033 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 190,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 187,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 187,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture broken (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 181,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 181,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 173,984 miles

rear brake pipes greases

under trays and side skirts fitted restricting inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2018 173,875 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate to small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honey combe backing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm excessive play ()

rear brake pipes greases

under trays and side skirts fitted restricting inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2017 163,681 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 148,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 138,457 miles

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

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

O/s/f tyre inner edge worn

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 124,604 miles

Front exhaust clamp split

Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 98,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,933 miles

Front brake discs worn

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 22 Oct 2010 67,674 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 67,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,383 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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R6 XAB is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R6 XAB, 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 R6 XAB registered?

R6 XAB is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is R6 XAB safe to buy?

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