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YA55 PBO

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,998 mi
Last recorded180,998 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 PBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 180,998 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2022 144,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pre-check oil level close to minimum

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 144,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pre-check oil level close to minimum

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 136,537 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 136,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 126,013 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 125,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm and bald inner edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 115,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 115,218 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,795 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2016 97,289 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 86,508 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2014 83,479 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner & outer edges & tread cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,566 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2012 77,024 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,687 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,566 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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YA55 PBO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YA55 PBO, 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 YA55 PBO registered?

YA55 PBO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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