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YE06 YUH

2006 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

215,289 mi
Last recorded215,289 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 YUH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 215,289 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 206,923 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 206,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 197,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 186,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2018 186,563 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 177,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 167,316 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 154,651 miles

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2015 154,651 miles

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

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 145,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2014 145,266 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 134,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel residue on tank

Fail 29 May 2013 134,289 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 124,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2012 124,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 114,011 miles

Chip on front screen / off side rear tyre slight wear on inner edge / both front head light lens deteriated / sill and under body covers fitted unable to fully inspect floor and sills

Fail 2 Jun 2011 114,011 miles

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

Chip on front screen / off side rear tyre slight wear on inner edge / both front head light lens deteriated / sill and under body covers fitted unable to fully inspect floor and sills

Pass 1 Jun 2010 100,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 87,546 miles

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

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 YUH is a 2006 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YUH, 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 YUH is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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