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SK06 FYV

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,328 mi
Last recorded156,328 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 FYV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 156,328 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 156,328 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 146,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 139,233 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 122,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 106,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 92,554 miles

Brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose coated in grease

Brake pipe to offside front flexi hose coated in grease

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 92,552 miles

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

Brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose coated in grease

Brake pipe to offside front flexi hose coated in grease

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 77,818 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 61,900 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 50,415 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 50,415 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 39,849 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,477 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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SK06 FYV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SK06 FYV, 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 SK06 FYV registered?

SK06 FYV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is SK06 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK06 FYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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