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WM06 DWY

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,136 mi
Last recorded192,136 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 DWY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 192,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 182,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear ()

Nearside Front slight movement in top mount

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 182,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear ()

Nearside Front slight movement in top mount

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 171,492 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted in the rear ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 161,709 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 24 Feb 2021 161,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 20 Feb 2020 151,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 142,082 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake not locking out

brake pipes only partially visible

engine cover fitted

underside mostly covered with large under trays

Fail 21 Mar 2019 142,082 miles

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

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

Park brake not locking out

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes only partially visible

engine cover fitted

underside mostly covered with large under trays

Pass 27 Mar 2018 128,868 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 128,868 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 124,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 124,158 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 119,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 108,021 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,032 miles

both front tyres slight uneven tread wear (edges)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,629 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 61,629 miles

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

nsr tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,183 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 48,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2010 41,568 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2010 41,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,241 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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WM06 DWY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WM06 DWY, 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 WM06 DWY registered?

WM06 DWY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is WM06 DWY safe to buy?

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