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YH06 PZP

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,806 mi
Last recorded221,806 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 221,806 miles

Exhaust rattles

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate rattles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 209,557 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 204,896 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 190,162 miles

Central Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 26 Jul 2021 189,819 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

flywheel noisy

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bold inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2020 179,862 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 162,013 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 155,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 155,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 137,848 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 137,844 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 119,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer parts (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer parts (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine bay covers fitted, blocking certain items

under vehicle covers fitted, blocking certain items

Fail 6 May 2016 119,865 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer parts (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer parts (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine bay covers fitted, blocking certain items

under vehicle covers fitted, blocking certain items

Pass 5 May 2015 102,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 May 2015 102,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2014 86,652 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 71,902 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 71,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 57,522 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 57,522 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 46,188 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 46,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 37,610 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 28,938 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outside edge

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 PZP is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YH06 PZP, 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 PZP registered?

YH06 PZP is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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