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T100 KET

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

442,150 mi
Last recorded442,150 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT100 KET
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 442,150 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 418,070 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 418,064 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (also leaking) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 403,797 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 403,797 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 371,958 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 344,363 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 344,363 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 317,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 291,125 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 163,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 163,669 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 149,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 142,410 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 142,361 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 134,750 miles

Offside mirror slight damage

Pass 1 May 2011 116,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,832 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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T100 KET is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T100 KET, 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 T100 KET registered?

T100 KET is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2006.

Is T100 KET safe to buy?

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