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RV06 OKT

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

235,281 mi
Last recorded235,281 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 OKT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 235,281 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 228,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Nov 2020 210,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 201,428 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 184,901 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 184,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Nov 2017 170,362 miles

Advise both rear lower inner arm bushes perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front centre 3mm close to wear indicator

Nearside Rear centre 3mm close to wear indicator

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 156,530 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 138,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear parking brake has just met requirement

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all four tyres starting to wear on edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 96,437 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres worn on shoulders

rear tyres worn shoulders,nearside 2.5mm tread depth,and offside 3mm tread depth

Fail 12 Apr 2011 96,437 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres worn on shoulders

rear tyres worn shoulders,nearside 2.5mm tread depth,and offside 3mm tread depth

Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,771 miles

all tyres have shoulder wear

front registration plate has slight damage, but legible at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,431 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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RV06 OKT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV06 OKT, 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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RV06 OKT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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