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YC06 YOO

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,956 mi
Last recorded115,956 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 YOO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,956 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 115,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2016 112,563 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 106,751 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 106,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 98,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear hub lower bushes have slight movment

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,093 miles

both rear hub lower bushes have slight movment

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,896 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,648 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 3 Aug 2011 71,614 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 48,109 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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YC06 YOO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YC06 YOO, 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 YC06 YOO registered?

YC06 YOO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 2006.

Is YC06 YOO safe to buy?

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