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YH56 EAM

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

163,030 mi
Last recorded163,030 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 EAM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 163,030 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 163,030 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 155,018 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 155,015 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

HANDBRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENT AT 16%

Pass 16 Sep 2015 144,014 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 144,014 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 129,338 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 129,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 119,708 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,515 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 104,515 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 91,269 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 91,269 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,917 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 69,917 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,885 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 51,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 EAM is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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