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EA56 WRW

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,967 mi
Last recorded117,967 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 117,967 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,640 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 108,951 miles

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

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

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 Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Fail 12 Oct 2023 108,865 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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 Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,384 miles

front number plate defacing

Fail 17 Oct 2022 104,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate defacing

Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,941 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,096 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,988 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 86,978 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,143 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,057 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,107 miles

front registration number plate damaged/cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,353 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 22 Nov 2012 44,784 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,162 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,463 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 22,633 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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EA56 WRW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WRW, 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

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What year was EA56 WRW registered?

EA56 WRW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is EA56 WRW safe to buy?

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