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Y3 EAX

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

221,913 mi
Last recorded221,913 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 EAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 221,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 214,074 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 206,215 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 197,495 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 187,647 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 1 Sep 2020 179,916 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 172,703 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 165,887 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 157,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 148,616 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 148,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 138,996 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 138,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,417 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 120,012 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 115,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 115,023 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 134,560 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 134,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 114,424 miles

air bag light staying on

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2010 114,424 miles

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

air bag light staying on

front number plate slightly deteriorated

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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Y3 EAX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y3 EAX, 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 Y3 EAX registered?

Y3 EAX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is Y3 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 EAX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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