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EJ56 PZN

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,019 mi
Last recorded155,019 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 155,019 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak around propshaft and fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 154,832 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak around propshaft and fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 136,936 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 136,623 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 127,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 112,518 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 95,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,724 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 86,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vibration from exhaust heat shield

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,005 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,884 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,356 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,961 miles

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

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

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 PZN is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PZN, 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 EJ56 PZN registered?

EJ56 PZN is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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