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R7 KSN

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,964 mi
Last recorded162,964 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 KSN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 162,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 155,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & Offside Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 146,522 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 146,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 142,980 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 136,942 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 133,924 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 124,166 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,726 miles

Offside Front anti rollbar drop link slight play

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,568 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,525 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both,slightly worn (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,047 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 71,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,792 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,439 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 45,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,553 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 36,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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R7 KSN is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R7 KSN, 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 R7 KSN registered?

R7 KSN is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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