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YF06 UWR

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

231,838 mi
Last recorded231,838 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 231,838 miles

Engine oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 11 Jan 2025 231,724 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 Jan 2024 226,900 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear tyres worn close to limit

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Jan 2023 222,454 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Jan 2022 217,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Jan 2021 214,192 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Jan 2020 211,045 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 7 Jan 2019 204,782 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 5 Jan 2019 204,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Jan 2018 192,260 miles

Central stop light part innop

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2017 178,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 178,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 154,470 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 128,154 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 101,143 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 76,157 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,157 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,388 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 47,388 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,419 miles

offside rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,643 miles

Full underbody trays fitted.

Offside Rear 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 UWR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

YF06 UWR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 20 June 2006.

Is YF06 UWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 UWR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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