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SM06 RXR

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,028 mi
Last recorded197,028 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 197,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Disc backing plate corroded and slightly loose

Offside Rear Outer light unit has water in unit not affecting light output

Pass 20 Aug 2024 191,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 179,252 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 179,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 169,269 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 159,247 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 150,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 150,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 144,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust emissions at limit

Fail 22 Aug 2019 144,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust emissions at limit

Pass 22 Aug 2018 134,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 122,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,757 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2016 111,757 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2015 103,223 miles

Both front tyres cracking and worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 95,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,866 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 85,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 12 Sep 2012 77,106 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 77,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 68,559 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,563 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,417 miles

all 4 tryes worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,816 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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SM06 RXR 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 75%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

SM06 RXR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is SM06 RXR safe to buy?

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