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2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,904 mi
Last recorded90,904 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 XML
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 90,904 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 89,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 88,775 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 88,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 87,856 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 86,737 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 84,495 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 83,682 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 82,675 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 82,675 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 76,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,920 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,673 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 61,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 57,396 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)

Pass 17 May 2013 52,433 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 52,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 46,532 miles

advise: both front tyres wearing on inner edges / items removed from windscreen / plastic engine covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2011 39,731 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,111 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,375 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,368 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 XML is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XML, 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 SK06 XML registered?

SK06 XML is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is SK06 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK06 XML shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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