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YE06 XRJ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,655 mi
Last recorded158,655 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 158,655 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 147,249 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 147,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 133,032 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 133,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 122,499 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 104,153 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 101,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2012 98,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 72,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,606 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 54,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XRJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE06 XRJ registered?

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

Is YE06 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 XRJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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