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YF06 HCZ

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,385 mi
Last recorded75,385 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 75,385 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 72,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,777 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 65,332 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 62,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 58,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,243 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 47,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,141 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,989 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,497 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,234 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 22,252 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 24 Jul 2010 19,156 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,688 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 HCZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

YF06 HCZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 4 June 2006.

Is YF06 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 HCZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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