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BF06 YZE

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

259,789 mi
Last recorded259,789 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 YZE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 259,789 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front and n\s\r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 15 Nov 2023 259,770 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front and n\s\r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 11 Nov 2022 248,563 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 239,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 231,078 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 213,105 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge STRONG ADVISE

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 200,153 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 189,359 miles

Low Emissions

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside & Nearside (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 177,987 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 177,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Emissions too clean to test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 164,888 miles

Both front discs dis-coloured

Emissions too clean for test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Front tyre worn uneven

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 144,714 miles

Emissions too clean for test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 126,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

emissions is to clean to be tasted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 105,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 95,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,845 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2009 70,664 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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BF06 YZE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BF06 YZE, 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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BF06 YZE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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