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YE56 PXU

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,005 mi
Last recorded202,005 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 PXU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 202,005 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 190,682 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 190,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 179,090 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 168,862 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 168,861 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 168,003 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 168,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 162,099 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 146,198 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Mar 2018 146,193 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 136,465 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 136,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,102 miles

under trays and floor covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,094 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 94,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,579 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,935 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,429 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,141 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PXU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE56 PXU, 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 YE56 PXU registered?

YE56 PXU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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