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YP06 UVH

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

193,614 mi
Last recorded193,614 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 UVH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 193,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 187,148 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 181,307 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 181,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2021 168,698 miles

front pads close to service limit

slight blow from flexi

Pass 19 Jan 2021 160,025 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 152,129 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 141,627 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 136,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 135,080 miles

Offside Front tyre outter wall damaged not to cords

Pass 16 Apr 2016 129,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 127,054 miles

unable to obtain emissions reading, system is too lean

Pass 27 Jun 2014 124,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 122,154 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 119,051 miles

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

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)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear brake discs lipped

unable to get smoke reading low emitter detected

Pass 28 Jun 2011 115,425 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)

Pass 19 May 2010 108,549 miles

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

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

bulb warning light on dash display

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

n/s/r seatbelt is not testable due to a baby seat fitted

Fail 18 May 2010 108,418 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bulb warning light on dash display

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

n/s/r seatbelt is not testable due to a baby seat fitted

Pass 22 May 2009 75,574 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 75,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YP06 UVH is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YP06 UVH, 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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YP06 UVH is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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