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SH56 UWZ

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,128 mi
Last recorded118,128 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 UWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,128 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Engine cover and under trays masking some components

Fail 4 Jul 2019 118,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Engine cover and under trays masking some components

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in centre of tread ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 112,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 112,142 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 194,517 miles

NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Park Brake Efficiency 19%

Fail 13 Feb 2017 194,515 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Park Brake Efficiency 19%

Pass 20 Feb 2016 179,677 miles

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

Front Wipers not clear straight away

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front dumper damaged

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 179,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure damaged Sharpe edges (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Wipers not clear straight away

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front dumper damaged

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 170,776 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 170,776 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 161,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle wet at the time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2013 153,206 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 146,355 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 125,264 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 125,264 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 105,939 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2009 105,939 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

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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SH56 UWZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SH56 UWZ, 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 SH56 UWZ registered?

SH56 UWZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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The MOT history for SH56 UWZ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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