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YF06 ZCU

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013
Pass 3 Oct 2012 201,715 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011
Pass 10 Sep 2010 179,287 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 150,550 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 150,550 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 ZCU is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZCU, 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

How do I check the history of YF06 ZCU?

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What year was YF06 ZCU registered?

YF06 ZCU is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is YF06 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 ZCU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF06 ZCU have outstanding finance?

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