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YE06 XVA

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

126,679 mi
Last recorded126,679 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 126,679 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 126,235 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 117,627 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 114,220 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 101,272 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 101,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 97,315 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 97,315 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,631 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,383 miles

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

Rear nearside and offside wheel noise

Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,432 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 83,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,196 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 80,192 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,224 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 77,222 miles

Offside 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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,867 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 58,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,942 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s handbrake weak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,154 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 36,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,284 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,620 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,775 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,007 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,120 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 19,120 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,371 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 14,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XVA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

YE06 XVA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 2006.

Is YE06 XVA safe to buy?

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