MOT Status
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112,195 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All suspension components cover with underseal
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
All suspension components cover with underseal
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))
under tray fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure warning light on indicating a fault
Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both fronts (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears (5.2.3 (j))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen cracked and not materially affecting the drivers view.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen cracked and not materially affecting the drivers view.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle undertrays fitted restricting full inspection
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyre sidewalls damaged.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK56 FME is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 EK56 FME, 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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How do I check the history of EK56 FME?
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What year was EK56 FME registered?
EK56 FME is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2006.
Is EK56 FME safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK56 FME shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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