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2006 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration OV06UXZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 Jun 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 120,240 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 120,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,063 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,186 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,136 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic cover fitted to under side
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,357 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022 2 Jul 202629 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,266 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021 2 Jul 202613 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f)) Repair immediately
22 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,610 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,341 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn mid travel (3.1.5)
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,367 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,184 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,627 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2016 2 Jul 202626 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,319 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2015 2 Jul 202622 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,693 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2014 2 Jul 202630 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,332 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013 2 Jul 20265 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,019 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012 2 Jul 202615 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,101 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2011 2 Jul 202613 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,062 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2010 2 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV06UXZ was registered on 2006-05-22
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