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YG06 PHA

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,467 mi
Last recorded98,467 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 98,467 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2018 92,588 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,391 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 86,391 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,653 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 80,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ( on leagal limit 1.6) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 74,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 74,374 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 61,725 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 54,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 54,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2011 49,146 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 44,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 May 2009 41,007 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,204 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage wheel rims.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 33,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage wheel rims.

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 PHA is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YG06 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

YG06 PHA is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is YG06 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 PHA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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