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WF06 XPK

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,445 mi
Last recorded178,445 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 XPK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 178,445 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 178,382 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 160,738 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 160,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 149,572 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 134,126 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,503 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low on efficiency, marginal pass.

bothside front arm forward bush small amount of play.

bothside rear tyres centre tread worn close to legal limit,should replace.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 115,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low on efficiency, marginal pass.

bothside front arm forward bush small amount of play.

bothside rear tyres centre tread worn close to legal limit,should replace.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,879 miles

Offside Front track rod end significant amount of play,should be replaced.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,402 miles

front arm bushs deteriorating

front brakes worn

n/s/r tyre on limit...poor

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,879 miles

front brakes getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,591 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,712 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 63,712 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,319 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,306 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,559 miles

n/s/r tyre getting down

Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,558 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting down

Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,984 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,939 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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WF06 XPK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WF06 XPK, 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 WF06 XPK registered?

WF06 XPK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is WF06 XPK safe to buy?

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