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WR56 BOU

2006 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,292 mi
Last recorded157,292 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 BOU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 157,292 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 157,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 139,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 130,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers obscuring some under body components

Fail 23 Nov 2022 130,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

plastic covers obscuring some under body components

Pass 28 Oct 2021 127,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 122,235 miles

Nearside Front wing liner loose at lower section

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 122,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing liner loose at lower section

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,720 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 70,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,416 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 62,416 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 62,159 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp on

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre warning lamp on

Fail 20 Mar 2014 59,154 miles

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

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

tyre warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,369 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,344 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,948 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,498 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 7 Apr 2010 33,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,512 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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WR56 BOU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WR56 BOU, 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 WR56 BOU registered?

WR56 BOU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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