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YH06 KUE

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,087 mi
Last recorded209,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KUE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 209,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 209,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 199,292 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 188,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

VEHICLE UNDREBODY WAS WET AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 9 Feb 2024 188,040 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour HIGH BEAM BULBS (BLUE) (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

VEHICLE UNDREBODY WAS WET AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 22 Jan 2024 187,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 175,109 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 174,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 163,671 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 154,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 154,128 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 151,602 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 150,464 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2017 134,171 miles

exhaust front pipe flexible joint worn

light corrosion to offside front brake pipe

offside front brake disc back plate adrift

Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,036 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2016 108,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,346 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,142 miles

Light cracking in all tyre valves,

Light cracking in between front tyre treads.

N/S/Ftyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,381 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres slight perish

Fail 3 Mar 2014 65,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,905 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,102 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,642 miles

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

small cut in o/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

small cut in o/s/f tyre

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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YH06 KUE is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YH06 KUE, 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 YH06 KUE registered?

YH06 KUE is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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