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EF56 PYW

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,001 mi
Last recorded168,001 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 PYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 168,001 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 168,001 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 160,542 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray/covers fitted.

Fail 14 Feb 2024 160,542 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Engine cover fitted.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray/covers fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2023 152,422 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 152,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 142,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 142,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,655 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 122,229 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,790 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn suspect missing teeth (3.1.5)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Apr 2018 111,790 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,464 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt plus obstructing middle belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 76,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,312 miles

advice adjustment on parking brake

Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,924 miles

hand brake high

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,933 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,625 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,789 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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EF56 PYW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF56 PYW, 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 EF56 PYW registered?

EF56 PYW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is EF56 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 PYW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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