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Y31 ASW

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

143,404 mi
Last recorded143,404 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 ASW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 143,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces, Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge & Close to Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge & Close to Legal Limit @ 2mm - 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 135,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 123,777 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,524 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 106,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 106,847 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 97,579 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 93,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offsie front and nearside rear tyres for wear and condition

Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,728 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,524 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 52,426 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)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,630 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,419 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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Y31 ASW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y31 ASW, 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 Y31 ASW registered?

Y31 ASW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is Y31 ASW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y31 ASW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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