MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pipes covered in grease,advise check
covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
brake pipes covered in grease,advise check
covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)
Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
full undertrays fitted and engine covers
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)
Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
full undertrays fitted and engine covers
under tray fitted at time of test
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded main,advise further check under covers and above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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WU56 MXX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 WU56 MXX, 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 WU56 MXX registered?
WU56 MXX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is WU56 MXX safe to buy?
The MOT history for WU56 MXX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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