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ST06 VKN

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,406 mi
Last recorded129,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 VKN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 129,406 miles

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

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

emission too clean to detect

Fail 6 Jul 2019 129,406 miles

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

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

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

emission too clean to detect

Pass 27 Jun 2018 116,699 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 116,699 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 109,124 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 101,045 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 101,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,332 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2011 55,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,671 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,572 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 VKN is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ST06 VKN, 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 VKN registered?

ST06 VKN is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is ST06 VKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 VKN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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