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VX06 NVT

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,176 mi
Last recorded132,176 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 NVT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 132,176 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 132,176 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 103,795 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK AS SLIGHT PLAY

TOP ENGINE COVER UNDERTRAY AND SIL LCOVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,987 miles

play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,805 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,681 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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VX06 NVT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX06 NVT, 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

How do I check the history of VX06 NVT?

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What year was VX06 NVT registered?

VX06 NVT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is VX06 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX06 NVT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX06 NVT have outstanding finance?

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