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W111 PMC

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

172,189 mi
Last recorded172,189 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 PMC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 172,189 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 167,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 161,696 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 153,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cut but does not all ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 (5.2.3 (e))

oil level low

Pass 13 Jan 2022 146,901 miles

Front Exhaust flexible joint worn

Pass 13 Jan 2021 141,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 128,905 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 118,758 miles

Front no plate damaged.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above x member (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 111,602 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above x member (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 106,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 100,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2015 100,711 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2014 94,234 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 94,234 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 85,498 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 85,498 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 75,621 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 75,621 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,584 miles

All O/E trims fitted.

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 65,959 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,617 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,874 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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W111 PMC is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W111 PMC, 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 W111 PMC registered?

W111 PMC is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is W111 PMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W111 PMC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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