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SG56 YYN

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,417 mi
Last recorded109,417 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 YYN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,417 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Mar 2017 109,414 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,220 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,830 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,808 miles

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2010 55,684 miles

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

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2009 46,504 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 46,362 miles

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

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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SG56 YYN is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG56 YYN, 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 SG56 YYN registered?

SG56 YYN is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is SG56 YYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG56 YYN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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