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WF56 NFM

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,401 mi
Last recorded113,401 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 NFM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 113,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished / split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 106,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished / split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zones A & B. (3.2 (a) (i))

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat bet.

Fail 30 Nov 2022 106,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished / split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zones A & B. (3.2 (a) (i))

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat bet.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 101,248 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A & B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,550 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 94,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal shard.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 28 Nov 2019 88,502 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,118 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

wear detected in wiper linkages

Fail 5 Dec 2018 84,108 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

wear detected in wiper linkages

Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,320 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 55,645 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 47,404 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,148 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2012 40,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,440 miles

o/s/f jacking block missing

tyres cracking o/s/r&n/s/r

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2011 36,440 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f jacking block missing

tyres cracking o/s/r&n/s/r

Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to nsr door and inside door framework

under engine gaurd fitted

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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WF56 NFM is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WF56 NFM, 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 WF56 NFM registered?

WF56 NFM is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WF56 NFM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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