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SM06 BEY

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

170,406 mi
Last recorded170,406 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 BEY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 170,406 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 168,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner side wall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 148,756 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 148,746 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 137,445 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 130,131 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 122,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 113,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 105,338 miles

Drivers seat belt is slow to retract

n/s/r tyre scrubbing inner tread

Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,281 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under shields fitted not allowing for a full inspection if the underside of the vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2018 95,278 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe above the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

under shields fitted not allowing for a full inspection if the underside of the vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,225 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 93,219 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,524 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,765 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 73,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,418 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,855 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,810 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 39,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,397 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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SM06 BEY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SM06 BEY, 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 SM06 BEY registered?

SM06 BEY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is SM06 BEY safe to buy?

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