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WJ06 XMM

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

205,470 mi
Last recorded205,470 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 XMM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 205,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 205,238 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 194,093 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard lights flashing more than 60 flashes per min

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 177,929 miles

hazard lights flash erratically

Fail 3 Sep 2022 177,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

hazard lights flash erratically

Pass 5 Oct 2021 164,077 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 156,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 153,591 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside and offside front flexi hoses perished

nearside and offside rear flexi hoses perished

offside front drop link bar dust cover split

play in nearside front drop link bar ball joint and dust cover split

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2019 153,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

nearside and offside front flexi hoses perished

nearside and offside rear flexi hoses perished

offside front drop link bar dust cover split

play in nearside front drop link bar ball joint and dust cover split

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 145,189 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2017 138,018 miles

Both registration plates fitted have no 'BS'standard markings. Reflective backing of questionable quality

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 138,008 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Both registration plates fitted have no 'BS'standard markings. Reflective backing of questionable quality

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 128,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 125,860 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2014 121,587 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 113,604 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)

nearside no plate light deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 113,603 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

nearside no plate light deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2012 107,342 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 107,342 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 101,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,832 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 68,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,501 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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WJ06 XMM is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJ06 XMM, 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 WJ06 XMM registered?

WJ06 XMM is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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