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YC56 ZTE

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,778 mi
Last recorded134,778 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 ZTE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 126,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 115,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,520 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 104,520 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,289 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,384 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 9 Sep 2015 89,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,981 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2013 76,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,414 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,508 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,467 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,089 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,585 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 ZTE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

YC56 ZTE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is YC56 ZTE safe to buy?

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