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T200 UTT

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,955 mi
Last recorded165,955 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT200 UTT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 165,955 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 161,264 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 156,565 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 150,950 miles

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 144,230 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 141,032 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2020 141,022 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 136,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 132,817 miles

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

Rear brake hoses are perished

Pass 19 Jun 2017 127,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 122,591 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 116,862 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 109,188 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2012 88,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,795 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2010 66,919 miles

All disc pads wearing thin

Both front tyres close to limit

Exhaust emissions too clean to measure

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,468 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 55,417 miles

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

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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T200 UTT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T200 UTT, 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 T200 UTT registered?

T200 UTT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 2006.

Is T200 UTT safe to buy?

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