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BV56 YLE

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,466 mi
Last recorded167,466 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 YLE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 167,466 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 159,739 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 159,437 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 152,704 miles

Front discs corroded

Front pads low

both rear tyres wearing on inner walls

slight play in o/s and n/s bottom balljoints

Pass 15 Oct 2014 138,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 125,969 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 123,995 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 121,509 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 121,509 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 112,512 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 86,684 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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BV56 YLE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV56 YLE, 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 BV56 YLE registered?

BV56 YLE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BV56 YLE safe to buy?

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