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WP06 UYR

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,079 mi
Last recorded150,079 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 UYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 150,079 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrYS FITTTED

Pass 31 Oct 2015 139,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (very close) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 132,285 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 132,285 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 125,083 miles

EMISSION CLEAR

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE GREASED UP

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 125,083 miles

EMISSION CLEAR

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE GREASED UP

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 118,049 miles

EMISSION CLEAR

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 118,048 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EMISSION CLEAR

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 109,086 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE LIGHT IS SUBSTITUTED BUT OPERATIONAL

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 100,748 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2010 100,677 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2009 85,445 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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WP06 UYR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WP06 UYR, 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 WP06 UYR registered?

WP06 UYR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is WP06 UYR safe to buy?

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