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YE06 RRU

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

259,504 mi
Last recorded259,504 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 259,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undersheilds

Pass 18 Dec 2023 241,445 miles

Front fog lights not working.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 241,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on the inner edge and showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on the inner edge and showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights not working.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 222,612 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/ and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undersheild not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2021 206,276 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 206,267 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Nov 2020 196,397 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 196,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 192,492 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 186,027 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 186,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 167,485 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 167,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 154,714 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x stone chips (8.3.1d)

upper and lower covers fitted covering some components

Fail 15 Nov 2016 154,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x stone chips (8.3.1d)

upper and lower covers fitted covering some components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 142,239 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 142,200 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp staying on

Pass 1 Dec 2014 127,698 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 114,300 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emission passed visual inspected no black smoke

Fail 4 Nov 2013 114,300 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emission passed visual inspected no black smoke

Pass 3 Nov 2012 101,506 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 88,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,982 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 12 Dec 2009 38,882 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,504 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 RRU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

YE06 RRU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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