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YF56 JNK

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,698 mi
Last recorded100,698 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 JNK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,698 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,287 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 94,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,471 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,406 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,804 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 78,804 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,801 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 76,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet release catch seized

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,713 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 67,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010
Fail 26 Nov 2010 50,856 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre 2.5 mm outer tread

Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,143 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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YF56 JNK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF56 JNK, 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 YF56 JNK registered?

YF56 JNK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is YF56 JNK safe to buy?

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