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WR56 UGV

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,487 mi
Last recorded130,487 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 UGV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 130,487 miles

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 125,205 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 120,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 114,414 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 110,474 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear suspension bushes worn advised

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,498 miles

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

sill covers and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2015 104,498 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

sill covers and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust flexs slight corrosion

o/s outer stop light not working ???????

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edge close to wear limit!!!!!!

over size wheels & tyres fitted time of test !!!!!

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection ???

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,729 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,446 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,186 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 UGV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WR56 UGV, 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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WR56 UGV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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