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EA06 GJG

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

226,992 mi
Last recorded226,992 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 GJG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 226,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 226,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 219,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2024 219,387 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2023 205,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limits in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 205,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limits in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 192,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light inoperative but doesn't come under requirements due to year of manufacture

Pass 20 Mar 2021 182,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but legible

Fail 12 Mar 2021 182,815 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear pipes corroded (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but legible

Pass 8 Nov 2019 172,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 162,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 150,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 144,970 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 144,916 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 140,085 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 140,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 129,326 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 124,178 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2014 124,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 117,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 117,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 106,500 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 106,500 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 94,835 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 94,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,562 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Engine low emitter on smoke test unable to gain results from smoke meter.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear suspension lower arm bushes signs of cracking

Nearside rear tyre on the limit(strong advise).

Fail 28 Apr 2010 84,523 miles

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

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

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Engine low emitter on smoke test unable to gain results from smoke meter.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear suspension lower arm bushes signs of cracking

Nearside rear tyre on the limit(strong advise).

Pass 5 May 2009 70,813 miles

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

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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EA06 GJG is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 EA06 GJG, 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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EA06 GJG is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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