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S28 CHM

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

186,977 mi
Last recorded186,977 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 CHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 186,977 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 185,793 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 184,208 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 184,689 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 184,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 174,730 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 174,587 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 169,249 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 168,901 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 163,512 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 163,006 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 161,267 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 160,770 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 143,703 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 137,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer TYRE SIDE WALL HAS CUTS NO CORD EXPOSED

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 137,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 135,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m uneven wear across tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m unven wear across tyre (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 135,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m uneven wear across tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m unven wear across tyre (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,578 miles

Front both brake discs corroded

emissions too low to record-special notice issued

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,974 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 114,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper 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 Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 106,296 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 106,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,842 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 89,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2011 89,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,460 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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S28 CHM is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 S28 CHM, 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 S28 CHM registered?

S28 CHM is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is S28 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 CHM shows 28 tests with a 53.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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