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W500 LAL

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,834 mi
Last recorded114,834 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 LAL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 114,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 114,519 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside bonnet latch faulty

Fail 16 Jan 2025 114,519 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside bonnet latch faulty

Fail 18 Dec 2024 114,519 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Bonnet poorly secured

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Central rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Most rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 113,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 111,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 106,504 miles

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

Front Number plate smoked

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate smoked

Rear Subframe, nearside rear most mount damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2021 106,503 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near suspension air bag (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Number plate smoked

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate smoked

Rear Subframe, nearside rear most mount damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,523 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded in numerous places - possibly excessively. Requires attention.

Fail 13 Aug 2020 99,523 miles

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

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

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

Both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded in numerous places - possibly excessively. Requires attention.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 87,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,218 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,890 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,618 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre deep slice in outer sidewall

o/s rear brake pad wear indicator insecure

wipers noisy

Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,341 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,784 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,870 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 40,870 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,057 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W500 LAL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W500 LAL, 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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W500 LAL is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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