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YG06 AMK

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

203,222 mi
Last recorded203,222 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 AMK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 203,222 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 198,177 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undershields restricting underside view

Pass 12 Mar 2020 188,582 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 188,565 miles

Emissions not tested due to Major exhaust leak from front flexi pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 180,639 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 166,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 147,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 125,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 111,597 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 98,561 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre starting to crack inside sidewall

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,069 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 69,052 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,725 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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YG06 AMK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG06 AMK, 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 YG06 AMK registered?

YG06 AMK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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