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YB06 KFX

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,775 mi
Last recorded219,775 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 KFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 219,775 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

diesel emissions peak not detected

Fail 15 Jun 2018 219,774 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

diesel emissions peak not detected

Pass 12 Jun 2017 205,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 189,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 166,273 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 10 Jun 2014 146,253 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 121,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 121,460 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 96,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Handbrake performance weak

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/SF tyre worn on inner edge of tread below legel limit

Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 96,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Handbrake performance weak

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/SF tyre worn on inner edge of tread below legel limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,454 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 71,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

one of two nearside rear tail lamps not working.and stop lamps when on, spaced differently.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 51,751 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,751 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,817 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 KFX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB06 KFX, 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 YB06 KFX registered?

YB06 KFX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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