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YK56 TGF

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,625 mi
Last recorded150,625 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 TGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 150,625 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 133,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 129,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Oct 2022 129,883 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 125,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 122,317 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 118,338 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 118,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 113,733 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,674 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 109,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 101,602 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,341 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,995 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Front bumper lower grille loose and trim missing

O/S/F inner wheel arch damaged and parts missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,051 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Unable to open tailgate, boot items were inspected through opening rear screen.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,179 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,603 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,972 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,324 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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YK56 TGF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YK56 TGF, 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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YK56 TGF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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