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YE56 RRO

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

167,696 mi
Last recorded167,696 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 RRO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 167,696 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

h b travel and rear cv boot slightley

Pass 29 Aug 2017 158,739 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 158,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 148,941 miles

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front excessive play in steering rack end joint

Offside Front excessive play in steering rack end joint

Fail 26 Aug 2016 148,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front excessive play in steering rack end joint

Offside Front excessive play in steering rack end joint

Pass 24 Aug 2015 139,709 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 139,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 127,539 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 127,539 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 116,183 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 116,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 116,182 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 105,614 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 105,230 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 92,607 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 78,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 59,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,101 miles

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

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 RRO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

YE56 RRO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is YE56 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 RRO shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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