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EA06 KAE

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

272,782 mi
Last recorded272,782 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 KAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 272,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

various undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2019 272,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

various undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 163,180 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 163,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 246,072 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 245,944 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 141,120 miles

Front discs corroding on edges

sill covers fitted

various undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 141,119 miles

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

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

various undertrays fitted

sill covers fitted

Front discs corroding on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2015 131,009 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 117,656 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 117,308 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,386 miles

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

o/s/r brake pads sensor disconnected

Pass 24 Nov 2012 154,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 143,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 122,903 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 96,591 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2009 96,408 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 95,595 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KAE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EA06 KAE, 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 KAE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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