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WU06 GDY

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

203,582 mi
Last recorded203,582 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 GDY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 203,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 195,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 184,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in it [tread side]

Pass 5 Apr 2018 171,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 161,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 155,516 miles

offside rear and nearside rear inner tyres starting to wear low

Pass 18 Apr 2015 145,958 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 133,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,024 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 148,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low brake pads light on but brake pads both front and rear okay possible low brake sensors faulty

low emission detected

offside rear parking brake effort less than nearside but total efficiency within limits

Pass 16 Apr 2011 130,115 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)

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

low emission detected when doing smoke test

vehicle fitted with standard covers underneath from front to rear preventing full inspection and on top of engine

Fail 16 Apr 2011 130,115 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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)

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

low emission detected when doing smoke test

vehicle fitted with standard covers underneath from front to rear preventing full inspection and on top of engine

Pass 14 May 2010 117,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 110,446 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 110,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 82,058 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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WU06 GDY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WU06 GDY, 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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What year was WU06 GDY registered?

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

Is WU06 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 GDY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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