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YE06 BVH

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,151 mi
Last recorded120,151 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 BVH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 120,151 miles

child booster seat n/s rear

Pass 7 Jun 2011 115,037 miles

front brake discs worn

near side sill trim missing + front bumper damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2011 115,037 miles

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

front brake discs worn

near side sill trim missing + front bumper damaged

offside front tyre worn badly on edge advise replace

Pass 5 Jun 2010 105,123 miles

HANDBRAKE NEEDS ATTENTON ( COMES UP A LONG WAY )

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

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

SCREW IN TREAD OF N/S/F TYRE

Fail 1 Jun 2010 104,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

HANDBRAKE NEEDS ATTENTON ( COMES UP A LONG WAY )

N/S/F OUTER SIDE LAMP NOT WORKING

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

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

SCREW IN TREAD OF N/S/F TYRE

Pass 6 Jun 2009 71,184 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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YE06 BVH is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YE06 BVH, 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 YE06 BVH registered?

YE06 BVH is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is YE06 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 BVH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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