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WR56 HWD

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,890 mi
Last recorded189,890 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 HWD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 189,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 189,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 178,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 178,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 174,332 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 174,329 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 168,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

tpms light on dash

Fail 26 Sep 2019 168,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working inner side light inop angel eye (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre bold on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre bold on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2018 162,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 151,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 144,636 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 144,636 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 135,576 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 129,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 129,227 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 114,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 106,886 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 87,867 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 HWD is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HWD, 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 WR56 HWD registered?

WR56 HWD is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is WR56 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 HWD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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