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RA06 PHK

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,900 mi
Last recorded161,900 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 PHK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 161,900 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 159,345 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 156,825 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged n/s & o/s slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 151,625 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 146,720 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 143,984 miles

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 138,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 133,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 128,314 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 128,314 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 3 Jul 2013 108,890 miles

both rear tyres showing wear near limit

Fail 2 Jul 2013 108,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing wear near limit

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,474 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,139 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 87,113 miles

Nearside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,545 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,084 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 52,084 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 PHK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue 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 RA06 PHK, 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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RA06 PHK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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