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EA06 HXZ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,253 mi
Last recorded212,253 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 HXZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 212,253 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 212,253 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 200,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 200,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 184,103 miles

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

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

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

o/s headlight dim

Fail 26 Jul 2019 184,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s headlight dim

Pass 30 Mar 2018 180,356 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 180,356 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 169,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 169,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 152,641 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 152,641 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 132,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 May 2013 98,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear seatbelt catch faulty

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,250 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 79,226 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 74,015 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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EA06 HXZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXZ, 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 EA06 HXZ registered?

EA06 HXZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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