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EO06 CDZ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,801 mi
Last recorded215,801 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 CDZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 215,801 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 210,372 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2023 210,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 204,044 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 197,841 miles

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Pass 3 Oct 2020 192,028 miles

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Pass 19 Sep 2019 186,406 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 179,277 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 171,572 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 171,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 169,875 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 169,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 165,064 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 165,064 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 159,625 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 150,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 142,814 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 130,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 130,595 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 102,167 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EO06 CDZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO06 CDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO06 CDZ registered?

EO06 CDZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is EO06 CDZ safe to buy?

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