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VN06 VTT

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

254,317 mi
Last recorded254,317 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 VTT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 254,317 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm, outer ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 250,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens hazey (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens hazey (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 250,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens hazey (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens hazey (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 243,260 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 243,259 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 230,773 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 218,484 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 218,482 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

hand brake lever as no reserve travel

Pass 27 Oct 2020 201,308 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 183,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 176,721 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 169,236 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 169,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2016 159,823 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 159,823 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 154,238 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 153,290 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 137,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 123,687 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2013 122,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

tyre pressure monitoring indicates a fault

Pass 22 May 2012 97,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,992 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 84,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 69,215 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,973 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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VN06 VTT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VN06 VTT, 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 VN06 VTT registered?

VN06 VTT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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