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SP06 VNA

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,636 mi
Last recorded147,636 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 VNA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 147,636 miles

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))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 139,802 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 126,909 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 126,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,848 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays/shields/covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 115,845 miles

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

Engine covers and full undertrays/shields/covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 109,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet release handle loose

engine covers and full undertrays/shields/trims fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 12 Dec 2019 102,875 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,576 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 81,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,725 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,762 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2016 69,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,215 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges, o/s/r almost throught to chord!!! strongly advise replacement

movement o/s inner rack joint

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,136 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r seat

Fail 1 Mar 2011 37,132 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

child seat fitted n/s/r seat

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blades starting to smeer

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 VNA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VNA, 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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SP06 VNA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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