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WR06 UHX

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,328 mi
Last recorded162,328 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 UHX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 162,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 161,523 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 154,719 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 147,881 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 147,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 136,116 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 136,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2018 124,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2017 118,043 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 112,013 miles

Engine and Under Covers Fitted

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 112,013 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HID Bulbs Fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Engine and Under Covers Fitted

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,312 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,234 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 98,232 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,855 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 90,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 83,213 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 73,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,737 miles

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)

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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WR06 UHX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR06 UHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR06 UHX registered?

WR06 UHX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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