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YO06 VTD

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,605 mi
Last recorded154,605 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO06 VTD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 154,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 148,639 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 148,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 143,260 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight bulge on side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 137,409 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,779 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))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 4 Feb 2020 122,929 miles

Front tyres cut off on edge

Fail 4 Feb 2020 122,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front tyres cut off on edge

Pass 7 Feb 2019 110,703 miles

both rear tyres cut off on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2018 102,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,430 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,725 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,625 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,091 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,673 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 34,672 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,723 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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YO06 VTD is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YO06 VTD, 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 YO06 VTD registered?

YO06 VTD is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YO06 VTD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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