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RA06 PHV

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,714 mi
Last recorded184,714 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 PHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 184,714 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 184,714 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 184,075 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 169,308 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 152,744 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 137,881 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 137,881 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 120,428 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 120,284 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 101,556 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 101,556 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 82,725 miles

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2012 82,725 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,012 miles

n/s rear inner wheel rim bent

Pass 3 Jul 2010 59,523 miles

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

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 59,523 miles

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

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

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,403 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 PHV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 PHV, 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 PHV registered?

RA06 PHV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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