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WL06 AAK

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,620 mi
Last recorded145,620 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 AAK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 145,620 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 131,738 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2019 131,679 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 117,756 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 109,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 94,147 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,890 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 90,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 87,843 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 80,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,229 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,326 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 61,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,271 miles

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

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 19 Mar 2009 35,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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WL06 AAK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL06 AAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL06 AAK registered?

WL06 AAK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is WL06 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL06 AAK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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