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DG56 YNS

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

251,423 mi
Last recorded251,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 YNS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 251,423 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 251,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 243,014 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 242,661 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 224,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 205,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 186,529 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 168,471 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 150,306 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 130,985 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 130,985 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 113,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 96,199 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 95,927 miles

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

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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DG56 YNS 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG56 YNS, 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 DG56 YNS registered?

DG56 YNS is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is DG56 YNS safe to buy?

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