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196,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in nearside front rear lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips on windscreen mainly on nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play in offside front bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips on windscreen mainly on nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Several small chips in windscreen.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front tyres wearing on outer edges
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
small chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.
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)
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
under tray fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rears steel (3.6.B.2c)
Cable loom hanging down close to steering shaft
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear number plate fadeing.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear number plate fadeing.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres on 2.5mm
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
both rear tyres on 2.5mm
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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WJ56 YKC is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WJ56 YKC, 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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WJ56 YKC is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2006.
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