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FA06 EUO

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

217,244 mi
Last recorded217,244 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 EUO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 217,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2025 217,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2024 203,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 183,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 183,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 173,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 166,233 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 166,233 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 163,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 158,336 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 154,651 miles

Central exhaust mount broken but still supported

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 150,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 143,116 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 134,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 117,818 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 105,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 105,021 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,421 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,907 miles

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

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

n/s main beam bulb adrift refit

n/s/r tyre has had major repair on run/flat tyre not recommended

Fail 17 Aug 2010 90,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s main beam bulb adrift refit

n/s/r tyre has had major repair on run/flat tyre not recommended

Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,670 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,978 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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FA06 EUO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FA06 EUO, 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 FA06 EUO registered?

FA06 EUO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is FA06 EUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA06 EUO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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