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SP06 YCF

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,392 mi
Last recorded209,392 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 YCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 209,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 197,793 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 192,380 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 184,455 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 175,571 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 161,660 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 157,762 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 157,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,216 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 123,127 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 123,127 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 112,798 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 112,798 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 109,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly perished and cracked

rear seats not in use at tome of test

Fail 26 Mar 2016 109,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly perished and cracked

rear seats not in use at tome of test

Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,295 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 104,295 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 98,798 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 98,788 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer driveshaft boot leaking slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,196 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 75,606 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,507 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,920 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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SP06 YCF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP06 YCF, 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 SP06 YCF registered?

SP06 YCF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is SP06 YCF safe to buy?

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