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S5 AXF

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

253,189 mi
Last recorded253,189 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 AXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 253,189 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 251,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 249,081 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 246,631 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 238,635 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 238,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 May 2021 225,279 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose deleted but emission pass withlimit:1.50 1/m (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement little play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 225,279 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour HID Bulb. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose deleted but emission pass withlimit:1.50 1/m (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement little play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 213,874 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 202,350 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Fail 25 Sep 2018 202,350 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 184,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt also has slight play on ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 164,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 151,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 133,579 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 120,200 miles

both front tyres have small nicks in outer sidewalls

cannot fully test under body items due to factory finishing trim

Fail 14 Oct 2013 120,199 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres have small nicks in outer sidewalls

cannot fully test under body items due to factory finishing trim

Pass 13 Aug 2012 107,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,702 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small cuts in nearside front tyre wall.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 87,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,343 miles

front brake discs worn.

slight noise from rear wheel bearing?

Fail 2 Jun 2010 64,716 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 40,432 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 40,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S5 AXF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S5 AXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 AXF registered?

S5 AXF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is S5 AXF safe to buy?

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