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WL56 EKE

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,963 mi
Last recorded197,963 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 EKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 197,963 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 197,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 192,901 miles

Front Bonnet struts worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake flexi starting to crack (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake flexi starting to crack (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake flexi starting to crack (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake flexi starting to crack (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 186,351 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 176,070 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 176,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 161,856 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 161,841 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 146,604 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 137,167 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 125,417 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 125,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2014 114,231 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,440 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 103,440 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,664 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,637 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,963 miles

advise, front brake pads at 5mm (min 3mm). front brake discs worn.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 52,952 miles

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

advise, front brake pads at 5mm (min 3mm). front brake discs worn.

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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WL56 EKE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WL56 EKE, 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 WL56 EKE registered?

WL56 EKE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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