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2006 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration AV06FEU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 17 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,305 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Slight ply in offside steering rack end
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,201 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2025 12 Jun 202620 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,599 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2024 12 Jun 202619 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 165,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
15 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,816 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
27 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,686 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 159,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,146 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2021 12 Jun 202624 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 156,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
29 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,103 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,276 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2019 12 Jun 20264 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,046 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018 12 Jun 202631 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,824 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,037 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016 12 Jun 20269 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,570 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015 12 Jun 20266 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,728 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2014 12 Jun 202613 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,675 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2013 12 Jun 20266 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,960 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
13 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,150 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 162,847 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011 12 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 143,028 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AV06FEU was registered on 2006-03-31
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