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S77 TDC

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,980 mi
Last recorded123,980 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 TDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 123,980 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 118,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has temp repair on them of tape (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 19 May 2025 118,442 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 115,456 miles

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

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

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

parking brake control lever little reserve travel

Fail 9 May 2024 115,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

parking brake control lever little reserve travel

Pass 18 May 2023 110,597 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 106,676 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 103,777 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 101,367 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,991 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 92,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,091 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,500 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,551 miles

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

Rear Oil leak differential

covers & trays

Fail 27 Jan 2017 68,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing retaining clip (3.5.1l)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very low? (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Oil leak differential

covers & trays

Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,494 miles

engine and under engine trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,978 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,332 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 36,332 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 32,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,848 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,296 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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S77 TDC is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S77 TDC, 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 S77 TDC registered?

S77 TDC is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is S77 TDC safe to buy?

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