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SD06 AHN

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,299 mi
Last recorded205,299 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 AHN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 205,299 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 205,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 201,824 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 194,757 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 194,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2017 180,444 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2017 180,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2016 162,879 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 141,940 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2014 119,526 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edges

Fail 28 May 2014 119,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 20 Feb 2013 104,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 104,021 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 93,501 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to test

Fail 10 Dec 2010 78,017 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,097 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,685 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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SD06 AHN is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD06 AHN, 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 SD06 AHN registered?

SD06 AHN is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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