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YA06 JXT

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

250,211 mi
Last recorded250,211 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 JXT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 250,211 miles

rear suspension arm bushes slight play-rear shockers slightly damp-

Pass 31 Jul 2025 242,083 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes perished and have slight play-o/s/r and n/s/r shockers slightly damp

Pass 24 Jul 2024 233,022 miles

rear suspension arm bushes perished slightly-brake pipes covered by substance-inner steering rack arms slight play-osf anti roll bar link boot perished-both rear shockers slightly damp

Pass 19 Jul 2023 223,312 miles

inner rack arms slight play-all tyres worn low-rear and front brake discs wearing low-o s f lower rear balljoint slight play-brake pipes covered by substance-

o s f link boot perished-n s r + o s r shocker damp-rear suspension arm bushes perished-

Pass 25 Jul 2022 213,799 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 206,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 193,774 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 180,295 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 180,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded onto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 169,065 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 168,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe / pipe to nearside rear flexi hose & pipe to nearside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 161,047 miles

Under body trims limit inspection

Fail 30 Jun 2017 161,041 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)

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

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)

Under body trims limit inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2016 153,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 145,426 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 135,298 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 124,330 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 124,327 miles

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

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 114,942 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 114,718 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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 105,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,084 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,688 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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YA06 JXT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA06 JXT, 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 YA06 JXT registered?

YA06 JXT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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