CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y666 TJR

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

195,208 mi
Last recorded195,208 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY666 TJR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 195,208 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 193,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 192,205 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 192,205 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 190,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear - going to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 190,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 187,273 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2020 181,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 176,773 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 176,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 168,029 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 168,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 158,117 miles

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

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 17 May 2016 150,139 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 146,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 140,805 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 140,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 134,340 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and tread cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2012 127,194 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2011 106,118 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 106,115 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)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 86,463 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 61,836 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y666 TJR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y666 TJR, 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

How do I check the history of Y666 TJR?

You can check the full history of Y666 TJR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y666 TJR registered?

Y666 TJR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 2006.

Is Y666 TJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y666 TJR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y666 TJR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y666 TJR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.