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RO06 XDM

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,202 mi
Last recorded171,202 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 XDM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 171,202 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 165,243 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 161,741 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 157,873 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jul 2017 157,634 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 149,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 141,243 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 132,133 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre heavy wear to inner edge almost to cords and large deep cut

signs of repairs to nsr wheel rim

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to no.plates

Fail 11 Mar 2014 132,133 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre heavy wear to inner edge almost to cords and large deep cut

signs of repairs to nsr wheel rim

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to no.plates

Pass 27 Mar 2013 127,964 miles

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check top of rear coil springs due to restricted view

Fail 27 Mar 2013 127,964 miles

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check top of rear coil springs due to restricted view

Pass 7 Mar 2012 117,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 108,630 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 100,468 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 100,468 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,609 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 87,317 miles

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

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

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 XDM is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black 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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

RO06 XDM is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is RO06 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 XDM 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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