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YP06 WPR

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

202,268 mi
Last recorded202,268 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 202,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2021 202,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 196,716 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2019 188,532 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 180,751 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 171,999 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 162,767 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 151,341 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 142,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 142,307 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2013 127,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 127,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 125,152 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 116,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F Tyre 1.6mm and feathered on inner edge

Rear Brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 116,016 miles

O/S/F Tyre 1.6mm and feathered on inner edge

Rear Brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 80,451 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 62,217 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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YP06 WPR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WPR, 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 WPR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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