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06-WX-5670

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,980 mi
Last recorded130,980 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration06-WX-5670
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 130,980 miles

air bag light on dash

slight weep of fluid around n/s rack gaitor

Fail 16 Jan 2012 130,872 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash

slight weep of fluid around n/s rack gaitor

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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06-WX-5670 is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 06-WX-5670, 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

How do I check the history of 06-WX-5670?

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What year was 06-WX-5670 registered?

06-WX-5670 is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is 06-WX-5670 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 06-WX-5670 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 06-WX-5670 have outstanding finance?

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