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WR56 UHP

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,594 mi
Last recorded149,594 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 149,594 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 144,460 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 140,973 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 138,244 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 130,168 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 130,168 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 116,203 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 116,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 110,230 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 106,261 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 102,285 miles

Offside front tyre is a winter tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,667 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 87,088 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,399 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,792 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

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 UHP is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP registered?

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

Is WR56 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 UHP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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