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DK56 WNF

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

254,302 mi
Last recorded254,302 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 WNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 254,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged and repaired by tape

hand brake lever travel on limit

Pass 21 Jul 2021 244,559 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 243,604 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 234,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 220,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 215,279 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 215,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 203,358 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 203,328 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle not operating as design (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle does not engauge as designed (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet safety catch starting to seize

Pass 9 Oct 2015 192,537 miles

1 of n/s rear position lamps inop.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 175,612 miles

n/s front anti roll bar link rod boot splitting.

n/s front shockabsorber damp.

rear brake pads worn.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 175,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front anti roll bar link rod boot splitting.

n/s front shockabsorber damp.

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 156,290 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded (over rear subframe).

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 132,949 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 132,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 109,826 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing bald on inner tread

offside front and nearside front brake discs show wear on faces

offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread

offside rear outer and nearside rear outer inertia seat belts not tested due to child seats strapped in place

Fail 18 Jul 2011 109,796 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

nearside front tyre is wearing bald on inner tread

offside front and nearside front brake discs show wear on faces

offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread

offside rear outer and nearside rear outer inertia seat belts not tested due to child seats strapped in place

Pass 10 Jul 2010 91,425 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,494 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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DK56 WNF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DK56 WNF, 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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DK56 WNF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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