MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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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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