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T300 SAD

2006 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,699 mi
Last recorded118,699 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT300 SAD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 118,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 113,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,653 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 102,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,893 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 97,892 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,644 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 90,644 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,562 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,530 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,079 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,314 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 62,314 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,936 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,893 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,410 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,043 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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T300 SAD is a 2006 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T300 SAD, 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

How do I check the history of T300 SAD?

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What year was T300 SAD registered?

T300 SAD is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is T300 SAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T300 SAD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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