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WP55 LJF

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,020 mi
Last recorded203,020 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 LJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 203,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 192,104 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 165,420 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 165,421 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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 144,561 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 132,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (east /west across axle) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 132,580 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat anchor clasp not accessable (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (east /west across axle) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,064 miles

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

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

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

adjust handbrake

Pass 24 Apr 2015 112,954 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 106,822 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,344 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 79,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to test o/s/r and center seat belts due to child seat

Fail 28 Apr 2011 79,571 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to test o/s/r and center seat belts due to child seat

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,591 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,261 miles

(Child seat fitted to nearside front seat)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre completely devoid of tread on inner edge.

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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WP55 LJF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey 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 WP55 LJF, 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 WP55 LJF registered?

WP55 LJF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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