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EU56 FFV

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,335 mi
Last recorded182,335 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 FFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 182,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 174,097 miles

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

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2019 168,949 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ......... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 162,355 miles

corrosion present to brake discs

rear brake hoses perished a little

rear number plate deteriorated a little

Fail 19 Nov 2018 162,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion present to brake discs

rear brake hoses perished a little

rear number plate deteriorated a little

Pass 10 Nov 2017 156,140 miles

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

Nearside Front cracking in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 156,138 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front cracking in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 146,448 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 138,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 137,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 131,916 miles

nearside handbrake..................

offside rear brake pipe to hose................

Pass 29 Oct 2013 125,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 118,268 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 118,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 111,232 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 111,176 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 100,388 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 100,388 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 90,039 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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EU56 FFV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EU56 FFV, 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 EU56 FFV registered?

EU56 FFV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is EU56 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU56 FFV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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