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XO04 LBO

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,449 mi
Last recorded204,449 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO04 LBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 204,449 miles

Both lower front arms have play

Fail 22 Oct 2024 204,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both lower front arms have play

Pass 16 Oct 2023 202,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Slight play in arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 195,065 miles

Rear bushes will rn and front shocks worn

Fail 23 Sep 2022 195,065 miles

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

Rear bushes will rn and front shocks worn

Pass 7 Oct 2021 183,471 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 183,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 173,423 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 173,423 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 156,026 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 156,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 146,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 142,339 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 142,339 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 136,174 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,387 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 121,892 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 114,331 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 114,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 106,529 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 106,524 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak from differential input shaft oil seal.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,428 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 72,085 miles

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

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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XO04 LBO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XO04 LBO, 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 XO04 LBO registered?

XO04 LBO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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