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EN56 MPZ

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,139 mi
Last recorded164,139 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 MPZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 164,139 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 160,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 156,570 miles

Brake pad warning on dash / all pads ok

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor wire not fitted to pads

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front lamps blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 156,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad warning on dash / all pads ok

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor wire not fitted to pads

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front lamps blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 150,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 150,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 146,013 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 140,316 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 133,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

Fail 31 Dec 2019 133,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Can be clearly seen by N/S/R jacking point (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

Pass 19 Dec 2018 125,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 119,306 miles

Front exhaust slightly leaking from flexi pipe

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

Rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Fail 30 Dec 2017 119,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust slightly leaking from flexi pipe

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

Rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2016 112,907 miles

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

under cover tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2015 108,542 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 106,618 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 100,246 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 100,229 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 90,064 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 61,698 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 53,242 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 53,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 36,274 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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EN56 MPZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver 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 EN56 MPZ, 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 EN56 MPZ registered?

EN56 MPZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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