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EF06 EZO

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

210,353 mi
Last recorded210,353 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 EZO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 210,353 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 205,364 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 196,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 184,806 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 177,520 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 169,396 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 157,635 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 141,439 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 128,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 122,331 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 121,806 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 112,523 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 112,242 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 110,760 miles

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

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 13 Jul 2010 99,488 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 99,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 88,206 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 88,162 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 80,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,262 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,685 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,965 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 36,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EF06 EZO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EF06 EZO, 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 EF06 EZO registered?

EF06 EZO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2006.

Is EF06 EZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 EZO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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