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SJ06 GCU

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,841 mi
Last recorded109,841 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 GCU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 109,841 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2024 108,467 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,859 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 93,312 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 91,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 82,972 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 78,870 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 74,660 miles

advise surface rusting to all metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear both sides various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 68,042 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 67,935 miles

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

light pitting on offside rear brake disc

Fail 17 May 2014 58,917 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2014 58,917 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,957 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 43,957 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED & CORRODED

Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,003 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 35,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,326 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,879 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 29,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise that there is a small cut in the tread area of the offside front tyre.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre at 3mm tread depth and worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2009 21,334 miles

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

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

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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SJ06 GCU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver 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 SJ06 GCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ06 GCU registered?

SJ06 GCU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is SJ06 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ06 GCU 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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