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YG06 LDV

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

250,180 mi
Last recorded250,180 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 LDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 250,180 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 250,126 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 240,455 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 234,490 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 225,822 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 214,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 214,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 204,566 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 204,551 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread

both headlamps deteriorated and light output slightly reduced

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 192,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 181,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 171,481 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 171,465 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 161,685 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 161,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 149,369 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 149,337 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 134,657 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slighty stepped

o/s/f/ tyre slightly stepped

Pass 4 Feb 2010 121,682 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 121,682 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 94,503 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 94,503 miles

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

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 LDV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG06 LDV, 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 YG06 LDV registered?

YG06 LDV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is YG06 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 LDV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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