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ET55 BDO

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,696 mi
Last recorded139,696 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 BDO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 139,696 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 119,265 miles

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

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 10 Oct 2011 119,265 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,028 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,263 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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ET55 BDO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ET55 BDO, 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

How do I check the history of ET55 BDO?

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What year was ET55 BDO registered?

ET55 BDO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is ET55 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET55 BDO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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