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EK56 FHS

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,510 mi
Last recorded230,510 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 FHS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 230,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 230,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 205,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside mirror cover is damaged

temporary sealing fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 196,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear - front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust flexi outer mesh is deteriorating

temporary fuel cap fitted - still sealing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 183,074 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil residue engine & gearbox area's

Fail 14 Feb 2017 182,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil residue engine & gearbox area's

Pass 22 Feb 2016 169,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2014 150,942 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 150,942 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 138,566 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 118,942 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,203 miles

emissions to clean will not read on machine

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,773 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 85,062 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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EK56 FHS is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK56 FHS, 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

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What year was EK56 FHS registered?

EK56 FHS is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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