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RF56 YGK

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

276,548 mi
Last recorded276,548 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 YGK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 276,548 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 276,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWS WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE / CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 279,962 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 268,951 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 252,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake meets minimum requirements

Pass 14 Dec 2020 244,681 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 225,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 206,488 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 206,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 184,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 175,277 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 175,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 158,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 145,406 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 126,638 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 117,140 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 109,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,819 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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RF56 YGK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF56 YGK, 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 RF56 YGK registered?

RF56 YGK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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