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BK06 YMV

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,216 mi
Last recorded129,216 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 YMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 129,216 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 129,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 120,745 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 107,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,932 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 98,833 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 93,070 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear seatbelt buckle is the wrong way round

Fail 9 Mar 2012 86,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear seatbelt buckle is the wrong way round

Pass 12 Mar 2011 80,344 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 80,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,548 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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BK06 YMV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK06 YMV, 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 BK06 YMV registered?

BK06 YMV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 2006.

Is BK06 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK06 YMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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