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DN06 JWK

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

181,043 mi
Last recorded181,043 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 JWK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 181,043 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 181,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 175,228 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 175,228 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 155,856 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 146,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 138,931 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 133,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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 almost to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 133,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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 almost to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 126,684 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy, before join ,corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

both front fog lamps have condensation inside.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 19 Jul 2018 121,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 25 Jul 2017 116,522 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1i)

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 116,522 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 275/30x19 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1i)

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 112,339 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,681 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 108,681 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 104,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 101,402 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 101,402 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 96,272 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 89,628 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osr and nsf rim protector damaged

Pass 12 May 2009 75,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2009 75,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DN06 JWK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DN06 JWK, 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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What year was DN06 JWK registered?

DN06 JWK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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