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EA56 KSY

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,112 mi
Last recorded172,112 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 KSY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 172,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main lower arm - inner/rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged kerb damaged/scrubbed - outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 172,038 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main lower arm - inner/rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged kerb damaged/scrubbed - outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 157,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 157,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 145,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 145,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 145,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 139,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 133,740 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2020 133,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2019 128,871 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 128,866 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 124,775 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 121,341 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 114,349 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 105,796 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 105,749 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight lift nearside trackrod end

Pass 2 May 2012 88,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009
Fail 11 Nov 2009 67,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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EA56 KSY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EA56 KSY, 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 EA56 KSY registered?

EA56 KSY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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The MOT history for EA56 KSY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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