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YB06 CFF

2006 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

236,918 mi
Last recorded236,918 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 CFF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 236,918 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 232,209 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 224,045 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 217,206 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 204,235 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted to underneath of vehicle not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 10 Dec 2016 204,235 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted to underneath of vehicle not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 5 Dec 2015 172,720 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 172,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 142,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the front brake pads are worn

Pass 3 Dec 2013 117,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the nsf and osf tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges

the osr bumper is split

Fail 30 Nov 2012 94,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 94,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,567 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 67,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,681 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 61,640 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,640 miles

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

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)

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 May 2009 46,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 46,863 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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YB06 CFF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YB06 CFF, 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 YB06 CFF registered?

YB06 CFF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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