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VE06 EYU

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,945 mi
Last recorded152,945 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 EYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 152,945 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 152,945 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 145,657 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 138,887 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 138,887 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 132,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 124,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 112,608 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 100,160 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 100,160 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

no/ emissions/ deteted/also/ abs/ warning/ light/ on

Pass 17 May 2011 80,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 59,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked but still secure and legable.

Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm.

Unable to inspect underside of vehicle due to undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 May 2010 59,126 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front number plate cracked but still secure and legable.

Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm.

Unable to inspect underside of vehicle due to undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 May 2009 37,183 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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VE06 EYU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE06 EYU, 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 VE06 EYU registered?

VE06 EYU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is VE06 EYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 EYU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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