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YF06 UCT

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,652 mi
Last recorded167,652 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 UCT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 167,652 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 167,652 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 162,462 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 162,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 155,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 148,840 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 145,534 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

UNDERTRAYS AND ENG\COVERS

Fail 15 Feb 2016 145,532 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

UNDERTRAYS AND ENG\COVERS

Pass 18 Feb 2015 139,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 134,248 miles

osf tyre cracking on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2013 128,218 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 128,218 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,316 miles

n/s/r fog light inoperative

Pass 8 Mar 2011 110,449 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 110,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,051 miles

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

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 UCT is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UCT, 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 UCT is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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