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YH56 LSK

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,889 mi
Last recorded103,889 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 103,889 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 103,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Seat belt anchorage ()

Fail 3 Nov 2021 103,699 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,490 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 95,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear into flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 78,519 miles

nearside hand brake performance only just met

Fail 7 Nov 2018 78,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside hand brake performance only just met

Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,478 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 65,747 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 65,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 56,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,117 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,495 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,905 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,884 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 34,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,550 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,599 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,411 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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YH56 LSK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LSK, 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 YH56 LSK registered?

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

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