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RE56 PWZ

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,598 mi
Last recorded173,598 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 PWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 173,598 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 173,597 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 171,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, minor damage outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 169,176 miles

full inspection can not carried out due to full cover underneath.

seat belts can not fully examin due to baby seats

Pass 21 Dec 2016 165,258 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 161,724 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 156,964 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 152,478 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 148,097 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 148,090 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 141,914 miles

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

emission to clean

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 5 Nov 2010 126,226 miles

emissions to clean for smoke meter to read

Pass 6 Nov 2009 93,241 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 91,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

cut in tread on nearside front 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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RE56 PWZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RE56 PWZ, 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

How do I check the history of RE56 PWZ?

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What year was RE56 PWZ registered?

RE56 PWZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is RE56 PWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 PWZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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