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SC06 HNX

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,362 mi
Last recorded148,362 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 HNX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 148,362 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear parking brake only just meets requirments

Pass 14 Mar 2023 235,011 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 139,191 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 139,191 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 138,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 120,595 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 120,589 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 107,421 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 94,438 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,655 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 91,635 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 78,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,465 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,014 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 74,014 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2013 72,537 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2012 59,879 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2010 45,471 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2009 36,546 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SC06 HNX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SC06 HNX, 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 SC06 HNX registered?

SC06 HNX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is SC06 HNX safe to buy?

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