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YF06 AOC

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,887 mi
Last recorded163,887 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 AOC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 163,887 miles

brake pipes all greased

Pass 2 May 2023 159,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 154,497 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 154,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 149,543 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 145,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 139,274 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2017 131,084 miles

Rear tyres low on tread

Fail 15 Sep 2017 131,084 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 19 Sep 2016 122,644 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 111,499 miles

both rear tyres perished on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2014 104,901 miles

rear tyres are worn on inner edges and are almost through to the cords

Pass 8 May 2013 95,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 87,067 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 87,067 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 18 Apr 2011 65,590 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 19 May 2010 51,345 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 34,906 miles

N/S/R hand brake effort low and req attention

Nearside Front 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)

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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YF06 AOC is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YF06 AOC, 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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YF06 AOC is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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