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YL55 WHP

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,426 mi
Last recorded151,426 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 WHP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 151,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover and belly pan fitted and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2024 149,870 miles

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

Headlamps cloudy

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 149,870 miles

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

Headlamps cloudy

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 147,788 miles

Both headlamps cloudy

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 147,788 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Broken (3.4 (a))

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

Both headlamps cloudy

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 143,197 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 143,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuniated

Pass 9 Dec 2020 140,539 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 140,539 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 137,349 miles

both rear brake hose flexi perished

Fail 12 Sep 2019 137,348 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake hose flexi perished

Pass 3 Aug 2018 133,469 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 133,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2017 125,448 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 125,442 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 116,974 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 109,405 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 109,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Fail 1 Oct 2013 104,510 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 2 Oct 2012 95,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

emissions too clean to register

Pass 11 Oct 2011 82,912 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,604 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,271 miles

front tyres starting to ware on inner and outer edges

n/s/r door not opening from inside

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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YL55 WHP is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YL55 WHP, 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 YL55 WHP registered?

YL55 WHP is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is YL55 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL55 WHP shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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