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VV51 RAK

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,088 mi
Last recorded131,088 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVV51 RAK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 131,088 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 131,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 122,684 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 122,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 112,569 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 100,663 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 87,436 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,805 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 83,801 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,434 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,861 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 72,914 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,263 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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VV51 RAK 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 VV51 RAK, 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 VV51 RAK registered?

VV51 RAK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is VV51 RAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VV51 RAK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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