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WM06 MFY

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

242,873 mi
Last recorded242,873 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 242,873 miles

Fronr track control arm bushes deteriorated

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

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Some movement in the nsr suspension joints

Fail 30 Jul 2026 242,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above axle and alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above axle and alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fronr track control arm bushes deteriorated

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

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

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Some movement in the nsr suspension joints

Pass 14 Aug 2025 232,363 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Aug 2025 232,362 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Aug 2024 213,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 193,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 174,649 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 162,547 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 154,391 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 146,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake force efficiencies low on nearside it would appear adjustment or repair may be necessary

Fail 10 Aug 2019 146,610 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REARMOST UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake force efficiencies low on nearside it would appear adjustment or repair may be necessary

Pass 13 Aug 2018 132,187 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,859 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 117,858 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 112,952 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 103,840 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,644 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,916 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 78,540 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 74,949 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 57,659 miles

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 45,087 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 MFY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

WM06 MFY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 17 August 2006.

Is WM06 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM06 MFY shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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