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YA06 JWW

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,972 mi
Last recorded142,972 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 JWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 142,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 139,907 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 139,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 136,696 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 134,588 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 129,683 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 129,671 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 126,559 miles

Offside Rear coil spring in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2017 126,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2016 123,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 118,231 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 112,474 miles

Aborted Diesel smoke test due to emissions too clean to register on machine

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,474 miles

Aborted Diesel smoke test due to emissions too clean to register on machine

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre scrubbing edges off

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F Tyre scrubbing outer edge off

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 96,741 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 96,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,977 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 87,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,989 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 71,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YA06 JWW is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YA06 JWW, 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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YA06 JWW is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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