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EN06 EOV

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,458 mi
Last recorded161,458 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 EOV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 161,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 152,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 122,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer joint metal casing leaking oil/grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm forward bushes perished & separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 122,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer joint metal casing leaking oil/grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm forward bushes perished & separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,908 miles

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

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))

front track control bushes worn(but not resulting in excessive movement)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 19 Jun 2019 99,908 miles

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

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

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))

front track control bushes worn(but not resulting in excessive movement)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,111 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front & rear. (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,014 miles

bottom drive pulley split and disconnected as well as belt but main belt still attached during time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2016 93,401 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 93,400 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 92,353 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,793 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,120 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,831 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,486 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 58,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EN06 EOV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EN06 EOV, 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 EN06 EOV registered?

EN06 EOV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2006.

Is EN06 EOV safe to buy?

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