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WN56 BLK

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,269 mi
Last recorded167,269 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 BLK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 167,269 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 157,779 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 152,008 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 150,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays obscuring some testable components.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 150,464 miles

GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT, BOTH SIDES AND BOTH REARS

Fail 31 Oct 2018 150,464 miles

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

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

GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT, BOTH SIDES AND BOTH REARS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 147,117 miles

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

guards fitted to front,both sides and rear of car

Fail 23 Nov 2017 147,117 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

guards fitted to front,both sides and rear of car

Pass 17 Nov 2016 135,982 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED TO ALL OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 16 Nov 2016 135,982 miles

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

UNDERTRAYS FITTED TO ALL OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 27 Nov 2015 128,375 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 122,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2014 122,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 118,153 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 106,577 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 106,577 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,151 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 96,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,527 miles

diesel emissions are too clean to read on smoke meter.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,418 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 62,418 miles

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

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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WN56 BLK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WN56 BLK, 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 WN56 BLK registered?

WN56 BLK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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