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WM06 DXW

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,800 mi
Last recorded209,800 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 DXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 209,800 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 209,326 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 200,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 200,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245\45\r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn drop link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 192,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 183,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 172,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 153,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 119,819 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 107,926 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 107,920 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,962 miles

under body covered in trims

Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre has had poor repair to outer sidewall

offside front ,nearside front and offside rear wheels have been repaired

offside front tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

small cuts /damage in tread on nearside rear tyre

small cuts /damage in tread on offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2009 65,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

small cuts /damage in tread on nearside rear tyre

small cuts /damage in tread on offside rear tyre

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 DXW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DXW, 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 WM06 DXW registered?

WM06 DXW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 2006.

Is WM06 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM06 DXW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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