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S90 CJJ

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,088 mi
Last recorded167,088 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 CJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 167,088 miles

Central UNDERTRAYS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 156,271 miles

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 12 Apr 2024 151,366 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 143,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear lower wishbone front bushes worn

Pass 5 Apr 2022 135,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

bonnet pull lever missing

Fail 4 Apr 2022 135,284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears at rear subframe area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

bonnet pull lever missing

Pass 19 Mar 2021 127,844 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers relocated to a more appropriate position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox noisy

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 127,844 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers relocated to a more appropriate position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox noisy

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Dirty (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,430 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 120,430 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 116,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,565 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,702 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 74,945 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 65,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,791 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 62,917 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,917 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,518 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,389 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,664 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,626 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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S90 CJJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 S90 CJJ, 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 S90 CJJ registered?

S90 CJJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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The MOT history for S90 CJJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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