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SY06 UEP

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

225,118 mi
Last recorded225,118 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 UEP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2024 225,118 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2022 211,063 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 196,876 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 184,265 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 173,587 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 163,308 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 148,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 135,783 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 135,754 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 120,322 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 111,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 103,342 miles

advisory.both front brake discs,wear noted.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 103,259 miles

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

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

advisory.both front brake discs,wear noted.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,156 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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SY06 UEP is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY06 UEP, 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 SY06 UEP registered?

SY06 UEP is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is SY06 UEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 UEP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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