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SP06 ANR

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,746 mi
Last recorded140,746 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 ANR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 140,746 miles

crack line in windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2021 140,672 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded but not yet meeting failure criteria (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded but not yet meeting failure criteria (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 130,207 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 116,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 112,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 111,021 miles

rear tyres worn just off wear bar indicators

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warning lamp showing on dash

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,023 miles

front to o/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 93,608 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no emissions reading

Pass 21 Dec 2013 81,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil low

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jan 2013 69,176 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 5 Jan 2012 58,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,219 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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SP06 ANR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP06 ANR, 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 SP06 ANR registered?

SP06 ANR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is SP06 ANR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 ANR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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