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EK56 FKU

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,990 mi
Last recorded162,990 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 FKU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 162,990 miles

Front soon needed

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 162,990 miles

Front soon needed

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 157,502 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 151,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 151,046 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 142,948 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 142,948 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 133,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 115,718 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut on outside wall but not deep enough to show canvas

O/S/F tyre has 2 cuts on outside wall but not deep enough to show canvas

Fail 15 Oct 2010 101,542 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 100,016 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,269 miles

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

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 FKU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver 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 EK56 FKU, 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 EK56 FKU registered?

EK56 FKU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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