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YE06 XPU

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

347,226 mi
Last recorded347,226 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 XPU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 347,226 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 208,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 319,374 miles

Hand brake lose

Fail 24 Oct 2022 319,373 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Hand brake lose

Pass 19 Jun 2021 194,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

disc brake guard insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2021 194,862 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

disc brake guard insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2020 193,540 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 186,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2017 176,401 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2017

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 176,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 163,043 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 149,956 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 140,293 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 140,049 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 128,516 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 118,336 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 118,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 107,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,226 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 93,266 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 62,160 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 61,444 miles

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

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 XPU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

YE06 XPU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is YE06 XPU safe to buy?

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