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YE06 RNX

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

208,806 mi
Last recorded208,806 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 208,806 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 208,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2020 208,316 miles

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2020 208,316 miles

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 192,386 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 177,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 166,948 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 166,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 153,891 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 146,157 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 146,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 136,512 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 116,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 79,714 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,153 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,153 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,559 miles

Nearside Front 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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YE06 RNX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RNX, 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 RNX registered?

YE06 RNX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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