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EO56 XPN

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,141 mi
Last recorded203,141 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 XPN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 203,141 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2021 180,875 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 158,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on tyre plus worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 158,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on tyre plus worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 139,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 136,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 134,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 134,687 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 116,200 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Exhaust cover loose

Fuel filler release flap poor operation

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully inspect boot floor

Fail 23 Nov 2016 116,200 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Exhaust cover loose

Fuel filler release flap poor operation

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully inspect boot floor

Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,129 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Emissions reading zero

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2015 89,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Emissions reading zero

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,811 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 70,811 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,987 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,408 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 48,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,637 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 40,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,726 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inside wall small chunck out of it but not down to the cord

Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,959 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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EO56 XPN is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO56 XPN, 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 EO56 XPN registered?

EO56 XPN is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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