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YC56 ZHX

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,438 mi
Last recorded166,438 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 ZHX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 166,438 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 160,710 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 131,725 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 114,630 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,852 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 95,841 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 95,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,884 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,197 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,113 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,141 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)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

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 ZHX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

YC56 ZHX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is YC56 ZHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 ZHX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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