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YH56 YVB

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,975 mi
Last recorded148,975 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 YVB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 148,975 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 144,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 138,309 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 135,983 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,604 miles

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

Rear Outer cv joints leaking

Fail 25 May 2017 124,414 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated brake servo not working (3.3.E.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Outer cv joints leaking

Pass 26 May 2016 113,381 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre feathering inside edge

Fail 18 Jun 2014 78,636 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r outer side light not working

o/s/r tyre feathering inside edge

Pass 29 May 2013 62,836 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2011 58,088 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,978 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 53,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 47,391 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 YVB is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YVB, 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 YH56 YVB registered?

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

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