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ST06 PZR

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,700 mi
Last recorded207,700 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 PZR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 207,700 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 176,175 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 148,184 miles

both sides rear brake hoses deteriorated

both sides rear inner tyres worn

front registration plate damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2018 147,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both sides rear brake hoses deteriorated

both sides rear inner tyres worn

front registration plate damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 133,975 miles

under shields fitted blocking inspection

Fail 7 Jun 2017 133,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

under shields fitted blocking inspection

Pass 5 May 2016 106,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres staring to perish

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

side skirts fitted

under shields fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,530 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 70,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,042 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,841 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,229 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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ST06 PZR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST06 PZR, 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 ST06 PZR registered?

ST06 PZR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is ST06 PZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 PZR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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