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YF06 GZE

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,550 mi
Last recorded146,550 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 GZE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 146,550 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 139,803 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 130,264 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 119,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,155 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 101,042 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play offside front track rod arm.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 79,147 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 79,111 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,639 miles

STRONG ADVISORY:WINDSCREEN CHIPPED IN ZONE A JUST WITHIN LIMITS

front inner pads appear to be worn low but unable to fully see pad lining

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,242 miles

front tyres getting low.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,215 miles

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 GZE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YF06 GZE, 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 YF06 GZE registered?

YF06 GZE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2006.

Is YF06 GZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 GZE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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