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YC56 SVX

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,690 mi
Last recorded165,690 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 SVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 165,690 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 148,360 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 148,360 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 134,566 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges and inner pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2016 122,873 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 189,440 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 189,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 183,950 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 183,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 171,845 miles

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

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading - too clean to register on opacimeter

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 20 Nov 2012 171,842 miles

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

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

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

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading - too clean to register on opacimeter

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 14 Feb 2012 151,464 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 151,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 141,464 miles

1 of 2 offside front sidelights inoperative

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

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

No emissions test results - vehicle too clean to register on opacimeter.

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

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2011 141,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

1 of 2 offside front sidelights inoperative

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

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

No emissions test results - vehicle too clean to register on opacimeter.

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

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 116,844 miles

Nearside 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 28 Oct 2009 84,529 miles

unable to get smoke test reading engine not producing any smoke

Fail 28 Oct 2009 84,524 miles

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

unable to get smoke test reading engine not producing any smoke

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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YC56 SVX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YC56 SVX, 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 YC56 SVX registered?

YC56 SVX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is YC56 SVX safe to buy?

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