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WG06 VVN

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,089 mi
Last recorded150,089 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 150,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 150,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 147,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 147,222 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 143,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 140,615 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 137,913 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 133,377 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 133,335 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 118,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 106,759 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 98,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,163 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2014 79,048 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 79,048 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,698 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,841 miles

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

front discs worn and suspect under minimum thickness

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,218 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 42,218 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,169 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 19,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f headlight condensated

Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,321 miles

n/s/f headlight condensated

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 VVN is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

WG06 VVN is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for WG06 VVN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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