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EF55 ZVY

2006 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

197,997 mi
Last recorded197,997 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZVY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 197,997 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 191,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 191,791 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 186,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 186,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 181,930 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 176,263 miles

both rear inner arm bushes worn

Fail 14 Jan 2022 176,263 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner arm bushes worn

Pass 11 Jan 2021 169,227 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 160,173 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 160,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 159,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 148,836 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 138,254 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 130,372 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 121,142 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,057 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 102,976 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SRS warning light is on

Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,081 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,612 miles

front discs are well worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 55,218 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,801 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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EF55 ZVY is a 2006 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EF55 ZVY, 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 EF55 ZVY registered?

EF55 ZVY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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The MOT history for EF55 ZVY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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