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YA06 ZCO

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,571 mi
Last recorded165,571 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 ZCO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2025 165,571 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 162,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 162,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 160,244 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 157,327 miles

Both Main Metal Brake Pipes Side of Fuel Tank Showing Some Corrosion.

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 154,065 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 150,733 miles

Near Side Hand Brake Low Reading

Pass 12 Jul 2018 145,198 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 139,661 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 134,848 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 128,388 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 122,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,480 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 110,586 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 103,228 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 95,438 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,277 miles

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

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

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 ZCO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZCO, 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 YA06 ZCO registered?

YA06 ZCO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is YA06 ZCO safe to buy?

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