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WK56 UFT

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,354 mi
Last recorded140,354 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 UFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 140,354 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unable to check boot items due to cargo

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 16 Nov 2018 140,354 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unable to check boot items due to cargo

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 15 Nov 2017 130,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front side light dim

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 130,921 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front side light dim

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 119,494 miles

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 12 Nov 2015 110,848 miles

under covers fitted not possible to inspect all testable items

Fail 12 Nov 2015 110,848 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

under covers fitted not possible to inspect all testable items

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes only just pass on increase and decrease test

Fail 11 Nov 2014 103,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes only just pass on increase and decrease test

Pass 16 Nov 2013 95,809 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,119 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 86,400 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 75,613 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 75,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,454 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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WK56 UFT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WK56 UFT, 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 WK56 UFT registered?

WK56 UFT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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