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YD06 JRV

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,468 mi
Last recorded173,468 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 JRV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 173,468 miles

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

all front ball joint play slight uppers / lowers

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 157,127 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 156,631 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 156,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 147,195 miles

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

near and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges;

slight deterioration to front numberplate;

Pass 29 Mar 2012 140,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 126,286 miles

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

near and offside front tyres wearing inner and outer edges;

Fail 25 Mar 2011 126,286 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near and offside front tyres wearing inner and outer edges;

Pass 20 Mar 2010
Pass 27 Mar 2009 98,663 miles

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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YD06 JRV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YD06 JRV, 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 YD06 JRV registered?

YD06 JRV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is YD06 JRV safe to buy?

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