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FX06 YSW

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,230 mi
Last recorded95,230 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 YSW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 95,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 90,653 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 85,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 82,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 30 Dec 2019 75,002 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,844 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,256 miles

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2016 58,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,047 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,425 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,903 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,871 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 33,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,035 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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FX06 YSW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FX06 YSW, 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 FX06 YSW registered?

FX06 YSW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FX06 YSW safe to buy?

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