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RE06 XJB

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,781 mi
Last recorded169,781 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 XJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 169,781 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 144,949 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 144,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 138,281 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,892 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 132,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 120,809 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 120,803 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 108,703 miles

No emission detected when tested.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 108,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

No emission detected when tested.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,671 miles

No emissions detected due to DPF filter.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,825 miles

No emmissions ommitted due to DPF filter fitted.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 85,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,340 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,363 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 74,363 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,279 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,107 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 32,107 miles

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

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

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 XJB is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

RE06 XJB is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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