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EJ06 BXX

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,117 mi
Last recorded210,117 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 BXX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 210,117 miles

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

slight crack front screen

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2016 196,212 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear outer boots (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & near legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2015 177,341 miles

o/s/rear tyre getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2014 161,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 154,098 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 154,098 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 144,785 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 134,918 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 129,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 114,887 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 114,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2009 82,436 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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EJ06 BXX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ06 BXX, 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 EJ06 BXX registered?

EJ06 BXX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is EJ06 BXX safe to buy?

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