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WP56 BUH

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,814 mi
Last recorded174,814 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 BUH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 174,814 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 165,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 155,119 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 155,119 miles

Central Front Inner Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 141,146 miles

exhaust blowing

Pass 4 Oct 2017 137,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is wearing worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both RH and LH sides (3.5.1g)

Underneath, engine and chassis are covered so unable to check fuel and brake pipes

Fail 4 Oct 2017 137,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both OFF and Nearside upper ones (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is wearing worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both RH and LH sides (3.5.1g)

Underneath, engine and chassis are covered so unable to check fuel and brake pipes

Fail 4 Oct 2017 137,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in two places/outer part of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weak (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 127,412 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 117,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,033 miles

O/S/R Light damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 90,750 miles

cracks in offside rear lamp lens

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2012 79,291 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,704 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded nearside pitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,055 miles

nearside front inner brake pad worn

Fail 21 Oct 2010 62,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner brake pad worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge to 0mm

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,640 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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WP56 BUH is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WP56 BUH, 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 WP56 BUH registered?

WP56 BUH is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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