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RE06 NCF

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,493 mi
Last recorded181,493 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 NCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 181,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f & o/s/f coil spring not located seated correctly on shock

Fail 22 Mar 2023 181,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f & o/s/f coil spring not located seated correctly on shock

Pass 23 Mar 2022 178,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 176,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 173,826 miles

Both front tyres worn and outer edge worn

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 162,941 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 162,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 152,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 144,001 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 588,784 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 131,718 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 125,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chip in windscreen.

wipers smeary

Fail 6 Mar 2015 125,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chip in windscreen.

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wipers smeary

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 114,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 106,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 106,340 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,415 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 93,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 73,971 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,509 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 51,509 miles

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

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

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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RE06 NCF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RE06 NCF, 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 RE06 NCF registered?

RE06 NCF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is RE06 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE06 NCF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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