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ED02 MPS

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

107,256 mi
Last recorded107,256 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED02 MPS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 107,256 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 105,347 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,391 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,608 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 96,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn close to PLY, outer edges

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.96mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 2018 85,351 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,715 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside

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 28 Aug 2014 61,682 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,797 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 36,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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ED02 MPS is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ED02 MPS, 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 ED02 MPS registered?

ED02 MPS is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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