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YD56 HNR

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,608 mi
Last recorded171,608 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 HNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 171,608 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury both struts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 165,104 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 165,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 160,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 155,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 152,000 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 138,990 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 130,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 122,585 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 115,423 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 115,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 108,570 miles

emissions to clean to be read

Pass 16 Oct 2013 101,984 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,971 miles

emissions to clean to be read

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,397 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,151 miles

Offside 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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YD56 HNR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD56 HNR, 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 YD56 HNR registered?

YD56 HNR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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