MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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
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
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
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
under-trays and engine covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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