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WV56 LRK

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,110 mi
Last recorded174,110 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 LRK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 174,110 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 174,094 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 159,839 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 150,139 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Oct 2022 140,762 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 133,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 133,680 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,830 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 126,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 126,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 119,775 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 114,744 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,128 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Worn on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 100,710 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 100,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,824 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 81,124 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre edges wearing.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,060 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear outer belts not tested childs seats fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,906 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,476 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,769 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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WV56 LRK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV56 LRK, 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 WV56 LRK registered?

WV56 LRK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is WV56 LRK safe to buy?

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