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RO06 MDV

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

330,094 mi
Last recorded330,094 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 330,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 194,907 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 194,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 181,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 181,683 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 175,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 168,748 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 166,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 152,745 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 152,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing n/s and o/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 131,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emission to low to detect

Pass 8 Dec 2014 131,671 miles

emission to low to detect

Pass 11 Dec 2013 107,937 miles

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

No emissions sheet: Emissions to clean to register.

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

Rear plastic covers obscure inspection of upper coils not tested.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 107,937 miles

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

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

No emissions sheet: Emissions to clean to register.

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

Rear plastic covers obscure inspection of upper coils not tested.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 85,874 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

front brake pads and discs look very low through wheels

Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,106 miles

Both front brake discs look worn.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Bothfront wiper blade smearing on screen.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Fail 28 Nov 2011 69,106 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Bothfront wiper blade smearing on screen.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Front brake discs look worn.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 53,927 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,819 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,474 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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RO06 MDV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MDV, 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 RO06 MDV registered?

RO06 MDV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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