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WJ56 AVX

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

241,403 mi
Last recorded241,403 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 AVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 241,403 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Nov 2019 143,375 miles

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank misting.

Fail 14 Nov 2019 143,350 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank misting.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 134,095 miles

Fuel tank misting.

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 134,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel tank misting.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [BOTH] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 124,431 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 110,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 91,585 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,214 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 6 Sep 2011 50,119 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,500 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on traed

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,465 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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WJ56 AVX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ56 AVX, 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 WJ56 AVX registered?

WJ56 AVX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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