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YF06 HFR

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,463 mi
Last recorded160,463 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 160,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 155,884 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 155,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 149,985 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 149,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 144,891 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 139,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 134,635 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 134,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 125,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 114,471 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,956 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,603 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,834 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

innside edge of rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,987 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 47,987 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,434 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 HFR 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 HFR, 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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What year was YF06 HFR registered?

YF06 HFR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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