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YD06 WNX

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,590 mi
Last recorded161,590 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 WNX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 161,590 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 152,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (mid section x2) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 150,327 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2023 150,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 142,015 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded by rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 134,638 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2021 134,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected air bag has cords exposed (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected air bad has cords exposed (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 130,825 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear valve stem leaking

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 7 Oct 2019 125,787 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 125,787 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 118,736 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort very low, Requirements only just meet

Pass 14 Sep 2017 108,440 miles

All tyres have slight cracking in tread blocks

Rear suspension bags slightly perrishes

Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,296 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 90,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are slightly corroded and lipped (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,261 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,163 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 62,163 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,084 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,121 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 42,121 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,486 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 32,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,481 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 WNX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey 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 WNX, 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 WNX registered?

YD06 WNX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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