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P18 WST

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,557 mi
Last recorded164,557 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 WST
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 164,557 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 164,557 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 160,163 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 154,489 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 147,497 miles

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 16 Feb 2022 141,413 miles

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

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 18 Feb 2021 134,781 miles

unable to inspect underside due to covers

Pass 17 Feb 2020 128,000 miles

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 18 Feb 2019 120,835 miles

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

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

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 15 Feb 2018 116,808 miles

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Fail 15 Feb 2018 116,808 miles

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

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 14 Feb 2017 112,081 miles

Plastic under trays fitted preventing complete examination of under vehicle components.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,099 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 97,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 97,119 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,227 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,177 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

tyre light on

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,015 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,015 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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P18 WST is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P18 WST, 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 P18 WST registered?

P18 WST is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 2006.

Is P18 WST safe to buy?

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