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YC06 YRG

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

224,825 mi
Last recorded224,825 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 224,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer position and stop lamp inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 224,820 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low */*/*/*/*/*/ADJUSTED*/*/*/*/*/*/*/ (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer position and stop lamp inoperative

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 218,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 214,437 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 202,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 188,250 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2014 188,241 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)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 178,868 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 178,868 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 166,013 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 166,013 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 145,631 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 117,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 101,581 miles

full underbody shields fitted

front brake pads look low

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2008 61,137 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 61,019 miles

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

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

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 YRG is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

YC06 YRG is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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