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WV56 YGA

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,270 mi
Last recorded183,270 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 YGA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 183,270 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 173,935 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 165,224 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 159,643 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 139,180 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 125,131 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 106,163 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs worn.tyres worn on edges.

Fail 18 Sep 2010 106,086 miles

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

cracks in windsreen,f/tyres wearing on edges,brake discs wearing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,933 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 93,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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WV56 YGA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV56 YGA, 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 WV56 YGA registered?

WV56 YGA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is WV56 YGA safe to buy?

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