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RF06 BHV

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

190,839 mi
Last recorded190,839 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 BHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 190,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2026 190,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2025 166,980 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 144,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 107,179 miles

Undertrays fitted. Both nearside doors damaged.

Fail 5 Jun 2023 106,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted. Both nearside doors damaged.

Pass 15 Jun 2022 103,925 miles

undr tray fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,728 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 97,348 miles

under tray fitted.zone A chipped.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 86,992 miles

Emission test to clean

Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,890 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,816 miles

emmisions to clean to test.under tray,engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions to clean to test

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,240 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & close to limit , advise replacements....

wet test.....

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,476 miles

both front tyres close to limit....

wipers smear....

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,908 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 41,782 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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RF06 BHV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RF06 BHV, 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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RF06 BHV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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