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RO06 XDK

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,261 mi
Last recorded176,261 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 176,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 169,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 169,056 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 161,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 150,226 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 150,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 144,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 133,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,221 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 92,672 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,838 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 76,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 73,867 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,269 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

inner front discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Apr 2014 70,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

advise 4 wheel alignment

inner front discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,400 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,006 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 31,960 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 31,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,620 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 XDK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XDK, 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 XDK registered?

RO06 XDK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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