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Y60 CHA

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,374 mi
Last recorded166,374 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY60 CHA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 166,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 162,702 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 155,342 miles

Bulb warning light on dash but all bulbs working

Fail 5 Aug 2020 155,323 miles

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

Bulb warning light on dash but all bulbs working

Pass 5 Aug 2019 144,780 miles

DPF flexi deterioated

Front slight buckles evident

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge devoid

Rear wheels slight buckles evident

bulb warning light displaying but all lights areworking ok at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2019 144,589 miles

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

DPF flexi deterioated

Front slight buckles evident

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge devoid

Rear wheels slight buckles evident

bulb warning light displaying but all lights areworking ok at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2018 134,253 miles

Rear 2x child seat unit fitted in rear

Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,610 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 123,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 116,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 106,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 93,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,031 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 83,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 79,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jun 2011 61,887 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,177 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,881 miles

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

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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Y60 CHA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y60 CHA, 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 Y60 CHA registered?

Y60 CHA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is Y60 CHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y60 CHA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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