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YE06 CEV

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

180,005 mi
Last recorded180,005 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 CEV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 180,005 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, inner sills, suspensions components' corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2025 180,005 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, inner sills, suspensions components' corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2024 166,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 158,236 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 148,130 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 137,374 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 122,234 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear marker.

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 17 May 2019 122,234 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear marker.

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 11 May 2018 112,146 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges.

Pass 12 May 2017 101,863 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2016 93,354 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 81,836 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 May 2015 81,836 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 May 2014 73,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 66,727 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 59,386 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 52,117 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,244 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,632 miles

n/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge,o/s/f tyre worn almost to the cords,recommend replacement

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 CEV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YE06 CEV, 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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YE06 CEV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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