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RO06 GMU

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

276,435 mi
Last recorded276,435 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 GMU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 276,435 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 269,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 27 Sep 2019 269,144 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 19 May 2018 249,919 miles

front and rear pads wearing

n/s mirror glass deteriorating

small damage to o/s rear reflelector

Pass 18 May 2017 235,405 miles

Central Rear Cannot inspect seat belt due to the 2 child seats fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 17 May 2017 235,397 miles

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

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

Central Rear Cannot inspect seat belt due to the 2 child seats fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 23 May 2016 220,238 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 201,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 189,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 189,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 172,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 151,988 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 131,708 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 131,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 102,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 670,907 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 67,907 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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RO06 GMU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RO06 GMU, 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 RO06 GMU registered?

RO06 GMU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is RO06 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 GMU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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