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TP54 DOG

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

189,327 mi
Last recorded189,327 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTP54 DOG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 189,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 186,465 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 184,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 177,335 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jul 2020 177,335 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 170,883 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 164,193 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bot sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides along top of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 157,663 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 149,303 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2016 149,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced bulb still not working further investigation required (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2015 134,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 134,948 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 118,348 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 118,348 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 105,272 miles

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 93,991 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,800 miles

front tyres wear low on edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,766 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 51,946 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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TP54 DOG is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TP54 DOG, 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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TP54 DOG is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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