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RJ06 AOS

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,601 mi
Last recorded163,601 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 AOS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 163,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

oil leak

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2019 163,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2018 152,511 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and manufacturing defects (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper linkage worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn close to excessive (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 151,324 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and manufacturing defects (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper linkage worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,849 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 124,849 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing Top Mount Nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure inner rack joint to Track Rod End Nut loose (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,296 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 Rear Outer not working

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 114,296 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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 Rear Outer not working

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 89,603 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,221 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,578 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres near legal limit,,,,steering creeking noise?????

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,857 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,130 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 37,128 miles

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

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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RJ06 AOS is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ06 AOS, 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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RJ06 AOS is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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