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YF06 XRB

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,542 mi
Last recorded163,542 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 163,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front intercooler and radiator insercure and likely to detach

Pass 15 Mar 2025 154,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 142,265 miles

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))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 142,265 miles

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,451 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 121,987 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 121,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 116,195 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 116,183 miles

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

TPMS lamp illuminated, vehicle prior to requirement

Pass 28 Jan 2020 112,658 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition and the heat shield is insecure/rattling

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,928 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

TPM light lit on dashboard

Fail 29 Jan 2019 105,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

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

TPM light lit on dashboard

Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,554 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 90,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,052 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 85,050 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,527 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,455 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 65,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,306 miles

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

Front brake discs slighly worn

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,736 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,463 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 XRB is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

YF06 XRB is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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