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WU06 EKL

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

204,061 mi
Last recorded204,061 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 EKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 204,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 195,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 184,233 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side front outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 164,429 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 142,105 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 130,303 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 120,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake reading just within limits 17%

Pass 8 Jan 2019 115,424 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 106,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 96,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,243 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Mar 2015 82,512 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,759 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 1 Mar 2013 72,643 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,477 miles

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

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

front discs worn/lipped

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,423 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,969 miles

front o/s tyre bald on inner edge. run flat tyre.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 53,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front o/s tyre bald on inner edge. run flat tyre.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,160 miles

nail in rear n/s tyre.

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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WU06 EKL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WU06 EKL, 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 WU06 EKL registered?

WU06 EKL is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is WU06 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 EKL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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