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VN06 ZRL

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,665 mi
Last recorded201,665 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 201,665 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 201,665 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 196,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 186,008 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 172,099 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 163,233 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 156,413 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 145,286 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 145,266 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 133,881 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,224 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 115,221 miles

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

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 ZRL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

VN06 ZRL is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is VN06 ZRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN06 ZRL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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