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WK06 HDX

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,462 mi
Last recorded183,462 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 HDX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 183,462 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 179,554 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 179,544 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 175,822 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 173,106 miles

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

advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 27 Oct 2020 173,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 17 Oct 2019 169,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 159,774 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 153,033 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 153,033 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 144,789 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose at body mounting clip (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 144,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing center seat belt clasp missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose at body mounting clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 137,556 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 137,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 127,004 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 118,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 104,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 84,671 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 73,298 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 65,552 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 65,552 miles

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

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

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

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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WK06 HDX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK06 HDX, 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 WK06 HDX registered?

WK06 HDX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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