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EJ56 AKU

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,904 mi
Last recorded74,904 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 AKU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,904 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,928 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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EJ56 AKU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ56 AKU, 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

How do I check the history of EJ56 AKU?

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What year was EJ56 AKU registered?

EJ56 AKU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is EJ56 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ56 AKU shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ56 AKU have outstanding finance?

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