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YH06 ZPJ

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,339 mi
Last recorded203,339 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 ZPJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 203,339 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 195,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

interior bonnet catch deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2017 195,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure brake disc backing plate (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

interior bonnet catch deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2016 178,896 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 171,434 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 155,821 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 140,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 140,791 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 118,146 miles

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

slight oilk leak from rear diff pinion oil seal

Pass 1 Apr 2011 114,097 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,771 miles

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

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

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 ZPJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

YH06 ZPJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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The MOT history for YH06 ZPJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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