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YE06 XPY

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

260,497 mi
Last recorded260,497 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 260,497 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 260,497 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 249,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 249,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 234,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and the tyre is not in good condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and the tyre is not in good condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 234,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and the tyre is not in good condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and the tyre is not in good condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 219,440 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 219,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 196,505 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 169,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 169,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 148,896 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 148,290 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 137,938 miles

Nearside Front **** TYRE BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES**** (UNDER INFLATION)****

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING AND CRACKING (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front ****TYRE BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES**** (UNDER INFLATION****

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS REAR AXLE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

**** TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED****

Fail 3 Jun 2016 137,938 miles

Nearside Front **** TYRE BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES**** (UNDER INFLATION)****

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING AND CRACKING (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front ****TYRE BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES**** (UNDER INFLATION****

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS REAR AXLE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

**** TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED****

Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,342 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 123,342 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,008 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 914,552 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,370 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 66,370 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 52,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,880 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 XPY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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