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WU56 SFJ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,747 mi
Last recorded189,747 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 SFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 189,747 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS SIGHTLY FLICKERING

Fail 7 Feb 2019 189,747 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible AFTERMARKET CONVERSION TO HID'S, ALSO FLICKERING, LIKELY TO DAZZLE OTHER ROAD USERS (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible AFTERMARKET CONVERSION TO HID'S, ALSO FLICKERING, LIKELY TO DAZZLE OTHER ROAD USERS (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure RUBBER MOUNTING DAMAGED (6.1.2 (a))

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

REGISTRATION PLATE LAMPS SIGHTLY FLICKERING

Pass 3 Feb 2018 187,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 181,353 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 173,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2015 165,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 150,625 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 137,070 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 125,970 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing more on edges, possilbe tracking issue

offside rear handbrake reading low than nearside reading -nearside rear 345 offside rear 110-

rear diff casing lower half has traces of oil possible leaking gasket

Fail 12 Sep 2011 125,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing more on edges, possilbe tracking issue

offside rear handbrake reading low than nearside reading -nearside rear 345 offside rear 110-

rear diff casing lower half has traces of oil possible leaking gasket

Pass 3 Sep 2010 104,292 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Aug 2010 104,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,233 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 73,233 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WU56 SFJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU56 SFJ, 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 WU56 SFJ registered?

WU56 SFJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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