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VX06 OZH

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,021 mi
Last recorded161,021 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 161,021 miles

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

engine covers + under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2023 155,788 miles

Rear 2tyers on limet

advise week exust

Fail 28 Jan 2023 155,788 miles

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

Rear 2tyers on limet

advise week exust

Pass 28 Jan 2022 146,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 138,978 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 128,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,974 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 118,418 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 113,678 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 107,491 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,450 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,875 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 94,875 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,861 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,805 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 82,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,588 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 58,292 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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 OZH is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VX06 OZH, 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 VX06 OZH registered?

VX06 OZH is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is VX06 OZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX06 OZH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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