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WV56 UKE

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,466 mi
Last recorded100,466 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 UKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 100,466 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 100,466 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,741 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 74,031 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,621 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,623 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 72,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,544 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 71,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,771 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,841 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,492 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 66,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,132 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 64,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,143 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 61,143 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,510 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,407 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 55,407 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,619 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2011 43,591 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 43,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,967 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,419 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 UKE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WV56 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

WV56 UKE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is WV56 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV56 UKE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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