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WJ56 YKC

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,729 mi
Last recorded196,729 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 YKC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 196,729 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 196,728 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 175,115 miles

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))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 175,109 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 154,738 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 138,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 118,578 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 118,575 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 110,391 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 103,256 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 3 Oct 2019 103,256 miles

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.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,581 miles

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.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,616 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)

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 84,611 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,884 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 75,477 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 66,141 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,019 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 56,999 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,012 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,018 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 27,482 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,482 miles

Rear number plate fadeing.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,248 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Fail 16 Aug 2010 21,247 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,571 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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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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What year was WJ56 YKC registered?

WJ56 YKC is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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