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S2 GFJ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

244,385 mi
Last recorded244,385 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 GFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 244,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 233,117 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 223,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 214,126 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 203,198 miles

front anti roll bar corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 203,196 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 195,495 miles

headlight image poor

nail n/s/f tyre

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 195,495 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlight image poor

nail n/s/f tyre

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 189,295 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 189,295 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 180,836 miles

both front tyres 2mm tread

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear brake pads discs lipped

Pass 14 Jun 2018 173,723 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 166,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 166,740 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)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 156,172 miles

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some items

Fail 10 Jun 2016 155,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some items

Fail 9 Jun 2015 144,238 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play on inner tie rod osf

Pass 9 Jun 2015 144,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play on inner tie rod osf

Pass 12 Jun 2014 129,763 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 89,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 119,364 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 1 Aug 2012 119,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 97,163 miles

sill covers fitted + n/s one slightly damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2011 97,141 miles

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

sill covers fitted + n/s one slightly damaged

unable to check brake pipes properly due to under shield fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,830 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 43,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,248 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 40,242 miles

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

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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S2 GFJ 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 64.3%.

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 S2 GFJ, 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 S2 GFJ registered?

S2 GFJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is S2 GFJ safe to buy?

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