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RF06 BJK

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,026 mi
Last recorded161,026 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 BJK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 161,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 159,929 miles

Nearside Front roadwheel slightly damaged no distortion or risk of sudden deflation

Pass 17 Aug 2023 158,212 miles

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Pass 22 Jul 2022 155,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 151,264 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 148,386 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 144,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 136,551 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 127,721 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 118,527 miles

both front tyres worn low on the inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2015 109,537 miles

offside front tyre sidewall has cuts in the tread

Fail 30 Jul 2015 109,537 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)

offside front tyre sidewall has cuts in the tread

Pass 7 Aug 2014 100,357 miles

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,880 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,840 miles

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 82,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,809 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,482 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 66,482 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,259 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 BJK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF06 BJK registered?

RF06 BJK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is RF06 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 BJK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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