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YB06 SMU

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,145 mi
Last recorded188,145 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 SMU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 188,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 187,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Aug 2014 159,659 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2013 127,335 miles

Front sidelights flicker occasionally

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak from diff.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 127,335 miles

Front sidelights flicker occasionally

Slight oil leak from diff.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,298 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 106,298 miles

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

225/50-17

n/s/f tyre feathering on inside edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on outside edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,806 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 87,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

too clean to register for smoke test

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,970 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 64,970 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

N/s/f tyre worn bold on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,322 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 32,322 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,951 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 SMU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

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

Is YB06 SMU safe to buy?

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