MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Bonnet struts worn
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake flexi starting to crack (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake flexi starting to crack (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake flexi starting to crack (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake flexi starting to crack (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise, front brake pads at 5mm (min 3mm). front brake discs worn.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise, front brake pads at 5mm (min 3mm). front brake discs worn.
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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WL56 EKE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 WL56 EKE, 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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WL56 EKE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 2006.
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