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171,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre monitor indicates a fault.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
tracking n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer shoulder
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
tracking n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer shoulder
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre Scrubbed on outer edge
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre Scrubbed on outer edge
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted to vehicle
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Heat shield loose
Under trays fitted to vehicle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YK56 XGG is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 YK56 XGG, 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 XGG is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2006.
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