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VX06 NWD

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

288,805 mi
Last recorded288,805 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 NWD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 288,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays and covers fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 285,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (flexi section) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 285,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (flexi section) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 277,489 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 271,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 264,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 264,636 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 Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 259,336 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 259,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 251,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 251,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 244,223 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 243,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 238,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 230,618 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 230,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 222,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 185,988 miles

Both front suspension bump stops deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 185,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front suspension bump stops deteriorated

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 156,169 miles

parking brake lever travel just to requirements

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2013 156,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

parking brake lever travel just to requirements

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 125,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Fail 15 Feb 2012 125,018 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Pass 1 Mar 2011 93,449 miles

front wipers smearing

n/s/r lower arm rear bush starting to separate

Fail 1 Mar 2011 93,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

n/s/r lower arm rear bush starting to separate

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,978 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,180 miles

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

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

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 NWD is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NWD, 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 VX06 NWD registered?

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

Is VX06 NWD safe to buy?

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