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EO06 CEV

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

223,409 mi
Last recorded223,409 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 223,409 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 218,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 213,098 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 213,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 205,965 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 205,695 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 196,296 miles

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

both main beam head lights coming on very dim as day running lights

parking brake efforts low may require serviceing

Fail 2 Mar 2020 196,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both main beam head lights coming on very dim as day running lights

parking brake efforts low may require serviceing

Pass 6 Mar 2019 189,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Feb 2019 189,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

park brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 13 Sep 2017 180,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 173,579 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 173,579 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 140,560 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 140,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 132,224 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 123,703 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 110,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 100,106 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 81,427 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CEV 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 70%.

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 EO06 CEV, 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 EO06 CEV registered?

EO06 CEV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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