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CK56 EXU

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,802 mi
Last recorded199,802 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 EXU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 199,802 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush little movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 185,893 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 185,893 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 170,924 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 170,924 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 155,981 miles

advise o/s front lower ball joint worn replace soon

Pass 3 Sep 2014 142,932 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 142,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 131,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different wheel bolt fittedns rear

Pass 28 Sep 2012 114,225 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,328 miles

nail in nsr tyre tread

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,640 miles

Both front tyres feathered on inner edges.

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

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 74,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres feathered on inner edges.

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

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,896 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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CK56 EXU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue 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 CK56 EXU, 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 CK56 EXU registered?

CK56 EXU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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