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RF56 WZJ

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

184,361 mi
Last recorded184,361 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 WZJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 184,361 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2020 184,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 184,133 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 182,553 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 182,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 181,571 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 181,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 173,724 miles

Front tyres noted to be seriously under inflated prior to test

Front tyres wearing very thin on edges

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 173,714 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front tyres noted to be seriously under inflated prior to test

Front tyres wearing very thin on edges

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

Nearside Rear Rear parking brake recording little effort

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 167,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 162,888 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired broken but still visable (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear travel of lever not much in reserve

Fail 4 Nov 2015 162,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 156,077 miles

brake bulb holder has a bad coonection

Fail 29 Oct 2014 156,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake bulb holder has a bad coonection

Pass 18 Oct 2013 150,033 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 144,517 miles

N/S/F tyre cut on outer sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Fail 5 Nov 2012 144,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre cut on outer sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 25 Oct 2011 136,813 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 136,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 131,518 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth,and worn inner shoulder

Fail 20 Dec 2010 131,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth,and worn inner shoulder

Pass 23 Dec 2009 96,530 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 96,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RF56 WZJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RF56 WZJ, 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 RF56 WZJ registered?

RF56 WZJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 26 December 2006.

Is RF56 WZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 WZJ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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