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EF06 EZT

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,701 mi
Last recorded159,701 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 159,701 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 159,701 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 157,290 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 152,894 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2018 146,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 137,934 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 137,934 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 131,385 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 131,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 122,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 118,489 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,997 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 110,022 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 102,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 90,675 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 90,673 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 80,758 miles

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

play in offside front track rod end

Pass 1 Jul 2008 68,587 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,089 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 EZT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EZT, 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 EZT registered?

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

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