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EJ56 ZPR

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,589 mi
Last recorded178,589 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 178,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 162,759 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2019 162,757 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 145,045 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 145,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 137,512 miles

Rear rear brake pads are low

front discs are worn

Pass 22 Nov 2016 128,230 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,722 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 121,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 110,352 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 91,860 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 91,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake comes up high

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,699 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 73,699 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,999 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,532 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 48,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZPR 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 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 ZPR, 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 ZPR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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