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YL56 LXK

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,438 mi
Last recorded167,438 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LXK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 167,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 167,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 162,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Mar 2019 162,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Feb 2018 158,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 158,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 150,016 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 140,457 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 130,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 121,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 113,312 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,262 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 86,911 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,911 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,929 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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YL56 LXK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YL56 LXK, 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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What year was YL56 LXK registered?

YL56 LXK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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