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GF56 YKV

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,675 mi
Last recorded199,675 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 YKV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 199,675 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 199,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 181,839 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 157,558 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 143,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 127,975 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 115,398 miles

Offside steering arm slight play inner ball

Under bonnet and under vehicle protection fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 101,568 miles

Emissions too clean to read, repeated throttle applications.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,519 miles

Park brakes, noisey application. Rubbing noise when rear wheels rotated.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,948 miles

Emissions too clean to read, engine revs up to limiter.

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 79,948 miles

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

Emissions too clean to read, engine revs up to limiter.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,729 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 65,711 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GF56 YKV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GF56 YKV, 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 GF56 YKV registered?

GF56 YKV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is GF56 YKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 YKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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