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EK56 OMR

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

170,797 mi
Last recorded170,797 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 OMR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 170,797 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 160,318 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 149,195 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 137,561 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 128,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 121,142 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 121,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 108,828 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and has a minor leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 100,769 miles

play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 5 Aug 2017 89,968 miles

play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,248 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,291 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight outer edge wear

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut in its tread

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,743 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 43,533 miles

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

offside front tyre badly worn/bald on inside edge advise new tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,073 miles

Offside parking brake did not lock out.

Wipers smearing

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,318 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 18,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OMR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OMR, 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 OMR registered?

EK56 OMR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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