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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Link Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Some body surface corrosion around rear suspension
Lower Poor visibility under vehicle due to multiple under trays.
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm lower bush at the hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush,both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Heat shield loose.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Lower Poor visibility under vehicle due to multiple under trays.
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm lower bush at the hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush,both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Heat shield loose.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system back box has slight movement in internal baffles.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play o/s steering rack end
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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SJ06 OUS is a 2006 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 SJ06 OUS, 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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SJ06 OUS is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2006.
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