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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a)) Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a)) Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a)) Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a)) Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Wet Weather, Under Tray Fitted Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing parking brake has little reserve travel
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing
Wet Weather, Under Tray Fitted
parking brake has little reserve travel
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Wet Weather, Under Tray Fitted
parking brake has little reserve travel
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Front flexi part of exhaust slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
TPMS light on dash
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heat sheilds loose
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs worn and pitted
rear brake discs pitted
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG06 VKL is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 VKL, 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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YG06 VKL is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 2006.
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