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EY56 VSZ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,026 mi
Last recorded220,026 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 VSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 220,026 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 213,524 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 208,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 200,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 193,504 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 184,256 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 184,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 184,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 173,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

slight exhaust leak at front

Pass 3 Mar 2017 162,516 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 162,441 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 155,255 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2016 155,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 142,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2015 142,739 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2013 126,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres cracked on tread area

Fail 9 Oct 2013 126,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres cracked on tread area

Pass 9 Oct 2013 126,031 miles

front tyres cracked on tread area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2012 113,363 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,792 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 98,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,381 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 85,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 73,857 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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EY56 VSZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EY56 VSZ, 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 EY56 VSZ registered?

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

Is EY56 VSZ safe to buy?

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