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WN56 PVD

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

230,740 mi
Last recorded230,740 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 PVD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 230,740 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under body and sill covers fitted and not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jul 2018 219,541 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

all under body cover fitted

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2017 205,054 miles

Front winter tyres fitted

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

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

under body covers are fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2017 205,053 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Front winter tyres fitted

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

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

under body covers are fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 193,242 miles

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

cover fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 181,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 160,988 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 143,465 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 133,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 127,379 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 127,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 116,472 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 103,887 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 103,887 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 PVD is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PVD, 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 PVD registered?

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

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