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SC06 HRL

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,862 mi
Last recorded192,862 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 HRL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 192,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 181,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 172,075 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 169,488 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 164,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 159,316 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 153,528 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 153,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 141,054 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 137,203 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 137,202 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 125,666 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 125,660 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 116,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 103,589 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 103,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,215 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,625 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 77,619 miles

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

Rear brake pads are low

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 HRL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HRL, 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 HRL registered?

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

Is SC06 HRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC06 HRL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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