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VE06 FUB

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,787 mi
Last recorded145,787 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 FUB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 145,787 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Emission results too clean for test to pick up on machine

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertray damaged

Fail 12 May 2025 145,787 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Emission results too clean for test to pick up on machine

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertray damaged

Pass 28 May 2024 144,034 miles

Central Exhaust damaged

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 144,033 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Performs then looses all pressure (likely to be the brake fluid leak on the nearside under side skirt). (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Performs then looses all pressure (likely to be the brake fluid leak on the nearside under side skirt). (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust damaged

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake fluid leak under near side skirt but can see component due to undertrays.

Pass 12 May 2023 140,990 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 140,990 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 137,972 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2021 135,477 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 132,872 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 132,872 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 130,911 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 125,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 118,995 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 118,995 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 112,115 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 101,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 98,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,822 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

lower covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2009 61,478 miles

damage to front number plate

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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VE06 FUB is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VE06 FUB, 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 VE06 FUB registered?

VE06 FUB is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is VE06 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 FUB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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