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RA06 KVH

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

249,697 mi
Last recorded249,697 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 KVH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 249,697 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2022 249,697 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 245,235 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front JACKING POINTS MISSING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 10 Feb 2021 245,172 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin SENSOR NOT FITTED TO PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front JACKING POINTS MISSING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Feb 2020 235,148 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror has black bag on it (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 235,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror has black bag on it (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 217,107 miles

Offside Front Tie Rod has slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2018 208,169 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 194,481 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 184,629 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 174,795 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 153,971 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 136,949 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 113,688 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 97,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 97,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 79,097 miles

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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RA06 KVH is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RA06 KVH, 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 RA06 KVH registered?

RA06 KVH is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 6 August 2006.

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