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DU56 CEO

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

208,801 mi
Last recorded208,801 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 CEO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 208,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 197,612 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 197,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 188,563 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 188,563 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 179,809 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake just met minimum requirements for performace & imbalance, needs repair

Tyre pressures are low

very slight play in steering & front track rod ends

Fail 15 Dec 2017 179,809 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake just met minimum requirements for performace & imbalance, needs repair

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressures are low

very slight play in steering & front track rod ends

Pass 5 Jan 2017 173,007 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 165,971 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 160,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 160,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 152,356 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 142,888 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 132,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 112,202 miles

Both front brake disks slightly worn

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 112,033 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,339 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 84,339 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)

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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DU56 CEO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU56 CEO, 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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DU56 CEO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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