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PE06 WKL

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,160 mi
Last recorded166,160 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 WKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 166,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 146,419 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 141,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 141,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 131,876 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 131,876 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 125,178 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 116,758 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,140 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 86,932 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 86,931 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,099 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,935 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,828 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 44,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,506 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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PE06 WKL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE06 WKL, 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 PE06 WKL registered?

PE06 WKL is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is PE06 WKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE06 WKL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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