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YH06 YWG

2006 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,337 mi
Last recorded137,337 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 YWG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 137,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 118,903 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,444 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 87,964 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 81,177 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 74,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 74,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 69,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 66,178 miles

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 YWG is a 2006 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH06 YWG, 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 YH06 YWG registered?

YH06 YWG is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is YH06 YWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH06 YWG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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