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CE06 WFH

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,133 mi
Last recorded168,133 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 WFH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 168,133 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 168,133 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 167,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 160,366 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 159,583 miles

both front steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2020 158,595 miles

Offside Rear perished

both rear bottom arm front bushes deteriated

Fail 24 Sep 2020 158,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear perished

both rear bottom arm front bushes deteriated

headlamp covers deteriating

Pass 17 Sep 2019 157,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 154,307 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 150,458 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 150,458 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 143,024 miles

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

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

h/brake % only just met repair or adjustment needed

Pass 23 Jun 2015 134,428 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 134,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 125,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 118,258 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 109,316 miles

clonk from o/s/r when foot and hand brakes applied

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge [close to cords]

Pass 6 May 2011 103,239 miles

air bag light stays on

Fail 6 May 2011 103,239 miles

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 11 May 2010 98,202 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,209 miles

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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CE06 WFH is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue 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 CE06 WFH, 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

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What year was CE06 WFH registered?

CE06 WFH is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is CE06 WFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE06 WFH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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