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WN56 BNF

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,924 mi
Last recorded172,924 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 172,924 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2021 137,389 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 137,389 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 122,263 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 118,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 118,689 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 107,582 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,091 miles

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

both rear tyres lower on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,855 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 79,855 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke emmisions not tested due to engine noise (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,237 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,600 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,676 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,237 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge recommend replacement

Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,113 miles

Under vehicle and sill plastic trims

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)

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 BNF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNF, 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 BNF registered?

WN56 BNF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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