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EJ56 OAE

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,388 mi
Last recorded103,388 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 103,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2010 102,865 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 77,348 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 OAE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ56 OAE, 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 OAE?

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What year was EJ56 OAE registered?

EJ56 OAE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is EJ56 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ56 OAE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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