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VE06 UOV

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

222,003 mi
Last recorded222,003 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 UOV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 222,003 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 208,353 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 201,782 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 201,482 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 182,927 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 182,927 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 176,894 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 176,883 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 170,714 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)

TPMS light on ( offside front ????)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 170,714 miles

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

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

TPMS light on ( offside front ????)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 164,495 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn inside

offside front tyre worn outside

Pass 27 Jun 2014 158,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 153,262 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 135,887 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 115,093 miles

Offside front brake disc has adeep score in braking surface

Fail 28 Jun 2011 115,093 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake disc has adeep score in braking surface

Pass 22 Jun 2010 92,779 miles

Signs of grease coming from N/S/R propshaft outer cv joint.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,265 miles

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

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 UOV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE06 UOV, 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 VE06 UOV registered?

VE06 UOV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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