MOT Status
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197,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
both rear inner arm bushes worn
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both rear inner arm bushes worn
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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
front discs are well worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was EF55 ZVY registered?
EF55 ZVY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 January 2006.
Is EF55 ZVY safe to buy?
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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