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BG06 YKY

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,751 mi
Last recorded109,751 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 YKY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 109,751 miles

head poor paton front shockers and top bushes play rec new

Pass 19 May 2025 106,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 101,439 miles

advise tyers front low

Pass 19 May 2023 94,994 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin inner damaged treads and perished outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 90,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 85,012 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 80,697 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 76,690 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 72,427 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 72,425 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 68,059 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 64,022 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in rack ends

Fail 19 May 2016 64,022 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in rack ends

Pass 22 May 2015 60,047 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 56,527 miles

slight play in os rack end

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,952 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 47,373 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 42,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 35,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 27,556 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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BG06 YKY 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 90%.

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 BG06 YKY, 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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What year was BG06 YKY registered?

BG06 YKY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is BG06 YKY safe to buy?

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