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BG06 YLO

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,450 mi
Last recorded186,450 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 YLO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 186,450 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 12 Jul 2017 182,569 miles

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

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

TPMS Light on

Vibration flywheel area

Pass 6 Jul 2016 178,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 169,741 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 161,604 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 153,469 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 143,614 miles

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

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

nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 13 May 2011 113,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,855 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 82,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

emission passed too low to register on test

Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,969 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 YLO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YLO, 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 BG06 YLO registered?

BG06 YLO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is BG06 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 YLO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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