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SD06 LCX

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

211,722 mi
Last recorded211,722 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 211,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 200,362 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 200,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 194,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 183,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 169,330 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 156,781 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r parking brake efficiency getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 143,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 130,020 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 113,242 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 113,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 106,057 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 99,583 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 94,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 89,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,362 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,238 miles

front registration plate starting to delaminate

slight scoring on nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,755 miles

plastic engine bay covers

plastic undertrays

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Jun 2009 61,755 miles

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

plastic engine bay covers

plastic undertrays

rear brake pads getting 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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SD06 LCX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SD06 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

SD06 LCX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2006.

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