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YC56 ZMX

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,840 mi
Last recorded126,840 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 126,840 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 117,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement undercover fitted obscuring some components (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 112,150 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 107,180 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,519 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 99,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,599 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 93,599 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,910 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 91,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,136 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,924 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,495 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,766 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 53,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,827 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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YC56 ZMX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZMX, 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

How do I check the history of YC56 ZMX?

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What year was YC56 ZMX registered?

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

Is YC56 ZMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 ZMX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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