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YG56 EVJ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,016 mi
Last recorded237,016 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 EVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 237,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 228,446 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 228,180 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 220,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 207,255 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 204,598 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 204,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 175,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 150,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,106 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 115,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 105,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,184 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,197 miles

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

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

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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YG56 EVJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG56 EVJ, 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

How do I check the history of YG56 EVJ?

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What year was YG56 EVJ registered?

YG56 EVJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is YG56 EVJ safe to buy?

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