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RA06 HWY

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,912 mi
Last recorded177,912 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 HWY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 177,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 177,912 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 176,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 176,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (by connection to flexible hose) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (by connection to flexible hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 169,508 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 165,980 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 159,950 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 159,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 144,717 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 131,747 miles

offside rear passenger seat belt buckle housing cracked. The buckle operated correctly at time of test.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 131,746 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear passenger seat belt buckle housing cracked. The buckle operated correctly at time of test.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 117,144 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 87,822 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 87,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,691 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,325 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,669 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,055 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 71,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,398 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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RA06 HWY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA06 HWY, 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 RA06 HWY registered?

RA06 HWY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is RA06 HWY safe to buy?

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