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YH56 BTO

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,078 mi
Last recorded119,078 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 BTO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 119,078 miles

Under tray fitted

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

differential oil leaking but not excessively

Pass 1 Oct 2019 102,484 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,052 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts on side wall but no cord exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts on side wall but no cord exposed

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has cuts on side wall but no cord exposed

exhaust flexi pipe broken

Fail 9 Jan 2017 97,033 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both sides (1.7.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts on side wall but no cord exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts on side wall but no cord exposed

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has cuts on side wall but no cord exposed

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

exhaust flexi pipe broken

Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,327 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 77,389 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 59,244 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 59,244 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2011 53,827 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,624 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 45,624 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s parking brake showing a reduced effort.

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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YH56 BTO is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH56 BTO, 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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YH56 BTO is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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