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FL56 YNB

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,751 mi
Last recorded145,751 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 YNB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 145,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer DRIVESHAFT GAITER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 228,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 214,187 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 201,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 201,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 188,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators in some places (5.2.3 (e))

Transverse under floor stiffening plate badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2019 178,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 171,106 miles

SERVICE?,,245/40/18 X 4 ,,PLASTICS X 3,,CHILD SEAT X 2 ,,ALL B/DISCS WORN-PODOT-MONTOR

Fail 18 Jan 2019 171,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER BUSH REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SERVICE?,,245/40/18 X 4 ,,PLASTICS X 3,,CHILD SEAT X 2 ,,ALL B/DISCS WORN-PODOT-MONTOR

Pass 27 Mar 2018 157,910 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 157,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 143,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 130,433 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 May 2016 130,433 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted n/s rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,590 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 119,590 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 110,679 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 97,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 85,829 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 85,829 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,668 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 63,666 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,962 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 45,962 miles

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

advise both front tyres on 3mm

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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FL56 YNB is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FL56 YNB, 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 FL56 YNB registered?

FL56 YNB is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is FL56 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 YNB shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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