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DU56 EJO

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,952 mi
Last recorded105,952 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 EJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,952 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 105,943 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 104,899 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,893 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,451 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,398 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,656 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,206 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,933 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,181 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,034 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,004 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,870 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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DU56 EJO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DU56 EJO, 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 DU56 EJO registered?

DU56 EJO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is DU56 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU56 EJO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU56 EJO have outstanding finance?

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