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WJ56 AYT

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

207,675 mi
Last recorded207,675 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 AYT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 207,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 199,239 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 184,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 171,702 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 164,696 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 158,458 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 152,778 miles

engine too clean for emissions result

Pass 21 Jul 2018 145,368 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 118,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight play from suspension component on offside front but unable to pinpoint exact part.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 112,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2015 112,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm on centre of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,505 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 103,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,336 miles

nearside front offside front & nearside rear tyres are wearing on edges.

nearside rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,679 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 76,324 miles

brake pad warning on [pads are servicable or recent]

Fail 13 Sep 2011 76,319 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pad warning on [pads are servicable or recent]

Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,841 miles

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

front disc worn

Fail 12 Jul 2010 68,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front disc worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,825 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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WJ56 AYT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AYT, 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 AYT registered?

WJ56 AYT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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