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WG06 NTV

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

321,221 mi
Last recorded321,221 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 NTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 321,221 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 16 Feb 2021 321,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 191,244 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 187,345 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 179,345 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 163,222 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 157,148 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 157,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 150,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre's centre tread close to limit and outer sidewall's cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's

child seat fitted at rear

front and rear brake disc's slight corrosion

hand brake travel

nearside front tyre balding inner edge and tread close to limit

no oil in engine at start of test

offside front tyre balding inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2015 150,229 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre's centre tread close to limit and outer sidewall's cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord's

child seat fitted at rear

front and rear brake disc's slight corrosion

hand brake travel

nearside front tyre balding inner edge and tread close to limit

no oil in engine at start of test

offside front tyre balding inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 143,539 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 140,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine to clean for emission result

Fail 6 Apr 2013 140,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine to clean for emission result

Pass 13 Apr 2012 124,326 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 115,657 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,498 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,185 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6 mm

nearside steering track rod end

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,564 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 14,647 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

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 NTV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WG06 NTV, 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 NTV registered?

WG06 NTV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is WG06 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG06 NTV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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