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WR56 UHM

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,723 mi
Last recorded139,723 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 139,723 miles

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2017 139,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre also worn on inner shoulder ()

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2016 132,885 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 132,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 125,949 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 125,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 118,688 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 111,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,846 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,061 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 UHM is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UHM, 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 UHM registered?

WR56 UHM is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is WR56 UHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 UHM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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