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V88 VPP

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,552 mi
Last recorded169,552 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 VPP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 169,552 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 169,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 162,136 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 160,297 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 159,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 154,217 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 151,911 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 148,276 miles

run flat light on

Fail 23 Feb 2016 148,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

run flat light on

Pass 6 Mar 2015 139,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyres ouuter sided wall kerbed

Fail 5 Mar 2015 139,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyres ouuter sided wall kerbed

Pass 12 Mar 2014 131,219 miles

flywheel noisy

Pass 13 Apr 2013 123,167 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 112,458 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 112,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 99,379 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 99,332 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 89,111 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,890 miles

front discs inner faces showing signs of scoring

front track control arm bushes getting perished

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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V88 VPP is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V88 VPP, 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 V88 VPP registered?

V88 VPP is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is V88 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 VPP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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