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EO56 WLR

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,151 mi
Last recorded149,151 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 WLR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 149,151 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 149,151 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 134,506 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 200,329 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 200,329 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 106,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to get emission print out

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,749 miles

Front 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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EO56 WLR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EO56 WLR, 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 EO56 WLR registered?

EO56 WLR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is EO56 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO56 WLR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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