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VN06 XDW

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

217,280 mi
Last recorded217,280 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 217,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 217,272 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 208,828 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Vehicle Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 10 Oct 2017 196,431 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 186,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 169,181 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 151,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 134,961 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 121,308 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/f tyre has a small cut to the inner sidewall

Fail 28 May 2011 109,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2011 109,725 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 101,184 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 101,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 84,723 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 XDW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN06 XDW, 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 VN06 XDW registered?

VN06 XDW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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