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YE56 LTY

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,548 mi
Last recorded179,548 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 LTY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 179,548 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 171,019 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 171,019 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 160,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 152,051 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake pad sensor hitting on tyre on full lock

Pass 31 Oct 2013 138,295 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 127,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2011 109,965 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders(3mm).

Fail 2 Nov 2011 109,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders(3mm).

Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,815 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,043 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre 3mm and wearing inner edge

slight play in offside steering track rod

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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YE56 LTY is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YE56 LTY, 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 YE56 LTY registered?

YE56 LTY is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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