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PE06 YWV

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,885 mi
Last recorded129,885 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 YWV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 129,885 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 129,686 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 118,285 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 118,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 110,639 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 110,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 98,775 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 27 Dec 2018 98,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Dec 2017 85,378 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted and trigger point not met

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

no emissions reading

Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,560 miles

emissions too low to read

Pass 8 Nov 2014 68,253 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2011 55,286 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,124 miles

Fron discs worn

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 42,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fron discs worn

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,948 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,555 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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PE06 YWV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PE06 YWV, 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 PE06 YWV registered?

PE06 YWV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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