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YD06 WGA

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

221,949 mi
Last recorded221,949 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 WGA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 221,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 225,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 214,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 204,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 195,394 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 187,170 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 184,448 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 184,448 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 179,248 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 179,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 168,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 155,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 143,606 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 143,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 130,137 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 113,792 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 113,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,825 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,682 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 86,244 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,923 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,363 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,157 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 42,157 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 WGA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WGA, 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.

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What year was YD06 WGA registered?

YD06 WGA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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