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YE06 RPO

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,102 mi
Last recorded172,102 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 RPO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2024 172,102 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2024 171,850 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 164,109 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 158,760 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 149,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 144,703 miles

engine slow to rev up

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2017 138,337 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

Pass 13 Jan 2017 134,666 miles

both rear tyres are worn to 2mm tread depth

service due

Fail 13 Jan 2017 134,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are worn to 2mm tread depth

service due

Pass 11 Jan 2016 126,033 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 126,033 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 114,978 miles

crack in windscreen, but does not effect the view of the road

Fail 8 Jan 2015 114,978 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen, but does not effect the view of the road

Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,871 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 90,793 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,968 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 77,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,365 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 54,205 miles

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

suspension warning lamp on intermitently ok at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,272 miles

smoke reading to low to register

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 RPO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

YE06 RPO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is YE06 RPO safe to buy?

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