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YD06 VSE

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,080 mi
Last recorded131,080 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VSE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,080 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 107,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 99,018 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut in tread - no cords exposed.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre cracked in tread - no cords exposed.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,804 miles

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Unable to make a full inspection of brake pipes due to plastic under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,036 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,705 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,086 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,500 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 35,500 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,768 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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YD06 VSE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

YD06 VSE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is YD06 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD06 VSE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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