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YL55 WLJ

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,847 mi
Last recorded189,847 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 189,847 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 189,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 158,467 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 158,467 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 146,943 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 136,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 122,688 miles

n/side and o/side front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 107,612 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 93,641 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,095 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 79,095 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,408 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 62,408 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,007 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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YL55 WLJ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

YL55 WLJ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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