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EA56 WPW

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

196,366 mi
Last recorded196,366 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 196,366 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 186,525 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 180,258 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 174,321 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 163,280 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 163,259 miles

Rear Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (1.1.3 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 159,994 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 152,256 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around rear subframe area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 137,250 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 137,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,117 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 102,972 miles

H/light adj, adjusted

Items removed from view

Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,679 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 93,679 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,649 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,386 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,718 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WPW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EA56 WPW, 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

How do I check the history of EA56 WPW?

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What year was EA56 WPW registered?

EA56 WPW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is EA56 WPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 WPW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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