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RE06 WMF

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,086 mi
Last recorded194,086 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 WMF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 194,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 192,204 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 189,269 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 184,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 180,120 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 177,010 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 171,517 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 171,515 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 162,012 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 153,443 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 153,443 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 138,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 127,256 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 127,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 111,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 107,063 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet pull handle missing

nearside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,311 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 83,311 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 May 2010 68,391 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 68,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 48,747 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,747 miles

Nearside 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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RE06 WMF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RE06 WMF, 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 RE06 WMF registered?

RE06 WMF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is RE06 WMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE06 WMF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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