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UHZ 6950

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,003 mi
Last recorded184,003 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHZ 6950
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 184,003 miles

Nearside Front door mirror casing missing

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2022 184,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door mirror casing missing

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2021 176,940 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 176,940 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 175,049 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 172,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 167,606 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 167,606 miles

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 27 Sep 2017 163,257 miles

advise both rear tyres worn close to wear indicaters

Pass 20 Sep 2016 157,941 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 157,941 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad wire (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 144,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front advise bump stop damaged

Offside Front advise bump stop damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2014 131,648 miles

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 4 Jul 2013 111,732 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 100,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 100,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 86,969 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 85,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage offside rear inner wheel rim.

uneven wear both front tyres.

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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UHZ 6950 is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHZ 6950, 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

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What year was UHZ 6950 registered?

UHZ 6950 is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is UHZ 6950 safe to buy?

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