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WG06 NTE

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

183,392 mi
Last recorded183,392 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 NTE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 183,392 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 180,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 180,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 176,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 167,935 miles

child seat fitted in rear

front brake discs and pads worn

play in front anti roll bar bushes

rear wishbone bushes perished

slight leak from offside rear outer cv boot

various oil leaks

Fail 6 Oct 2022 167,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres worn and very close to limits

child seat fitted in rear

front brake discs and pads worn

play in front anti roll bar bushes

rear wishbone bushes perished

slight leak from offside rear outer cv boot

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2021 157,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 157,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 152,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 146,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front track rod end dust cover twisted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 138,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 130,023 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,082 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 127,076 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 119,609 miles

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

child seat fitted

front flexi wire braiding broken

tpms light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 119,606 miles

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded par of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted

front flexi wire braiding broken

tpms light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tpms lamp on

Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tpms lamp on

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 97,071 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 97,071 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 84,659 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2011 71,898 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 51,723 miles

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

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

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

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 NTE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WG06 NTE, 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 WG06 NTE registered?

WG06 NTE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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