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YF06 DRO

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,560 mi
Last recorded221,560 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 DRO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 221,560 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 210,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 194,536 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 182,328 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes worn

both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Apr 2018 182,328 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear suspension arm bushes worn

both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 167,683 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 167,594 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 153,658 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 136,051 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 118,739 miles

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

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

fornt tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2013 103,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front, brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 1 May 2013 103,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front, brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,067 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 86,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,174 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 65,174 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 65,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,614 miles

both rear tyres worn to edges / worn low

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 DRO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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