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SKZ 4245

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

272,781 mi
Last recorded272,781 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 4245
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 272,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 248,985 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 222,541 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 222,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 197,695 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 167,817 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 145,576 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside Front Non obligatory outline marker not working

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 114,640 miles

Covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory outline marker not working

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm front bushes delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,879 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 95,879 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,253 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 78,242 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,589 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 59,581 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,577 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 18,997 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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SKZ 4245 is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SKZ 4245, 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 SKZ 4245 registered?

SKZ 4245 is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is SKZ 4245 safe to buy?

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