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EJ56 PZO

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

219,140 mi
Last recorded219,140 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 219,140 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2023 219,140 miles

under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 219,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2022 211,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Both rear lights slightly tinted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 201,522 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 201,521 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 170,105 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 170,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 164,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 155,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 147,431 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 142,399 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 142,391 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 135,860 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 128,217 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 128,217 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre cut in tread

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 122,604 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 122,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 111,838 miles

N/S/R tyre has a cut in theouter sidewall but not deep enough to reachthe ply or chords.

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 111,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

N/S/R tyre has a cut in theouter sidewall but not deep enough to reachthe ply or chords.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,123 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 93,123 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,574 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 PZO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PZO, 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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EJ56 PZO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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