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SO06 RTZ

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,001 mi
Last recorded173,001 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 RTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 173,001 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 173,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 167,339 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 167,322 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 162,025 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 162,025 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 153,891 miles

Fuel tank Light misting

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 153,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing on bumper (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank Light misting

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 145,138 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 145,113 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing seat belt holder (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 124,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear damage

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 112,802 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 98,883 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,914 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 29 Jul 2011 67,303 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 67,302 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,642 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 54,642 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,267 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner and outer edges

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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SO06 RTZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO06 RTZ, 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 SO06 RTZ registered?

SO06 RTZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is SO06 RTZ safe to buy?

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