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TJ06 SVJ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

243,555 mi
Last recorded243,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ06 SVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 243,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 229,048 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 229,047 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 220,318 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 209,310 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 209,310 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 198,345 miles

Front suspension very noisy

Under trays prevent full inspection

Fail 16 Jul 2018 198,336 miles

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension very noisy

Under trays prevent full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2017 186,565 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 173,458 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 163,801 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 155,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 155,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 146,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 146,612 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 137,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 129,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 119,990 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 119,990 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2009 105,095 miles

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

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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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TJ06 SVJ 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 70%.

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 TJ06 SVJ, 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 TJ06 SVJ registered?

TJ06 SVJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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