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EJ06 MKU

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,702 mi
Last recorded198,702 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 MKU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 198,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 198,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy pipe snapped (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

excessive rattle noise from front of engine area

Pass 11 Jan 2022 186,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 186,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 174,250 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 168,606 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 165,377 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 162,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 253,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 142,686 miles

undertray/engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 142,686 miles

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

undertray/engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 137,813 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s//r and o/s/r tyre perished and side wall cut

undetected peak (exhaust emissions)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 137,813 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s//r and o/s/r tyre perished and side wall cut

undetected peak (exhaust emissions)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 126,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 117,254 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 101,388 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 82,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,134 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 MKU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MKU, 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 EJ06 MKU registered?

EJ06 MKU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 9 May 2006.

Is EJ06 MKU safe to buy?

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