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YE56 XXF

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,276 mi
Last recorded169,276 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 169,276 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Offside Front Coil spring corroded both rear and rears hard to see (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated wearing side wall (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under covers

Fail 7 Nov 2022 169,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Offside Front Coil spring corroded both rear and rears hard to see (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated wearing side wall (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under covers

Pass 8 Nov 2021 164,479 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both and hard to see behind covers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under covers and engine covers

Pass 21 Oct 2020 159,698 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs behind covers

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all brake pipes covered in grease

slight oil leak

under trays and engine covers

Pass 29 Apr 2019 153,016 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear can not see rear suspension springs behind wheel arch covers

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all brake pipes covered in thick grease

under trays and engine covers

Pass 8 Mar 2018 149,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides cannot see top of coil springs due to under covers

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

steering lock light on now and then but steering locks

under trays and engine covers

Pass 13 Mar 2017 144,578 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cuts

Oil leak ()

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

under trays

Pass 3 Mar 2016 139,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 130,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 May 2014 122,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 29 May 2014 122,394 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 May 2013 110,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,031 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 98,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,206 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 80,173 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 79,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XXF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XXF, 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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YE56 XXF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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