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KC06 YOX

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,904 mi
Last recorded174,904 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 YOX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 174,904 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 174,904 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 170,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear discs worn

Rear pads wearing low

Both side skirts missing

Brake pipes corroded

TPMS warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2016 165,822 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 165,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 151,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 150,530 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dash worning light on

Pass 5 Jul 2013 131,645 miles

Exhaust heat shield vibrating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

four wheel geomutry required

Fail 4 Jul 2013 131,640 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust heat shield vibrating

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

four wheel geomutry required

Pass 26 Jun 2012 117,843 miles

FRONT POSITION LAMPS INSIDE HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE REAR LOWER REFLECTOR MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPEN

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ACTIVE

Pass 24 Jun 2011 101,204 miles

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

tyre warning light on

Fail 23 Jun 2011 101,204 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

tyre warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,496 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 83,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,557 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 79,556 miles

Offside 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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KC06 YOX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KC06 YOX, 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 KC06 YOX registered?

KC06 YOX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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