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EY56 VRZ

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,045 mi
Last recorded184,045 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 VRZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 184,045 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

offside front wing is slightly damage

Pass 27 Oct 2017 168,442 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 168,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2016 167,844 miles

Both rear Has a cut on outer wall

Fail 3 May 2016 167,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear Has a cut on outer wall

offside front tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 12 Jan 2015 155,439 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 141,053 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 123,725 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 114,597 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 102,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 90,669 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 90,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,855 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,637 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 66,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 56,415 miles

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

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 VRZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY56 VRZ, 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 EY56 VRZ registered?

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

Is EY56 VRZ safe to buy?

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