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VT55 TWD

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,575 mi
Last recorded167,575 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 TWD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 167,575 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 164,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wishbone bushes worn

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 164,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wishbone bushes worn

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 161,431 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 159,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 154,050 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 154,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2019 149,100 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 142,744 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 132,322 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,864 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 19 Jan 2016 119,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 6 Feb 2015 108,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rubber boots slightly perished on nearside and offside front antiroll bar links

Pass 6 Feb 2015 108,098 miles

rubber boots slightly perished on nearside and offside front antiroll bar links

Pass 21 Jan 2014 98,823 miles

rear tyres tread low n/side 2mm o/side3mm

Fail 21 Jan 2014 98,823 miles

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

rear tyres tread low n/side 2mm o/side3mm

Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,348 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,928 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,860 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested child safety seat fitted front tyres wearing on inner edge slight play in near side steering rack end

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,876 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,875 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,105 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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VT55 TWD is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VT55 TWD, 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 VT55 TWD registered?

VT55 TWD is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is VT55 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT55 TWD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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