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YL06 NUX

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,527 mi
Last recorded177,527 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 NUX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2025 177,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 166,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 160,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2021 151,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Round Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 149,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 149,153 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 146,141 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 146,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 144,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 132,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,561 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 107,078 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 97,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 97,441 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 86,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,636 miles

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

handbrake slightly high

Pass 3 Sep 2011 69,596 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 69,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,437 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 54,437 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,193 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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YL06 NUX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YL06 NUX, 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 YL06 NUX registered?

YL06 NUX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 August 2006.

Is YL06 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL06 NUX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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