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EY56 UPT

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,057 mi
Last recorded168,057 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 UPT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 168,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 159,072 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 156,093 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 156,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 149,603 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 149,600 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 138,736 miles

both front tyres just legal on inner edges BORDERLINE

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

operation of eye level stop light

Pass 9 Aug 2017 129,976 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 129,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,771 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 117,771 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/s main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)

Braking system leaking rear of o/s main (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2015 107,322 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges n/s just legal

Fail 24 Sep 2015 107,322 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges n/s just legal

Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,134 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,388 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,063 miles

Offside Rear 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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EY56 UPT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EY56 UPT, 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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EY56 UPT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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