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WG06 KZF

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,760 mi
Last recorded83,760 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 KZF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,760 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 81,600 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mountings slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 81,591 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 79,819 miles

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

tread on o/s front tyre slightly damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2018 79,814 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

tread on o/s front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,540 miles

keep offside front tyre outer edge under observation due to scuffing.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 77,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

keep offside front tyre outer edge under observation due to scuffing.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,705 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,556 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

metal brake pipes to rear are quite badly corroded & would be better replaced

Fail 14 Feb 2014 71,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,970 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,040 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 67,970 miles

Front tyre wear should be kept under observation.

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads should be kept under observation.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,970 miles

Front tyre wear should be kept under observation.

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake pads should be kept under observation.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,236 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 61,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,181 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 52,981 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,981 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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WG06 KZF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WG06 KZF, 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 WG06 KZF registered?

WG06 KZF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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