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YP06 ZHR

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,255 mi
Last recorded106,255 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 ZHR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 106,255 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 106,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 84,977 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 84,975 miles

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

frount pads v low just pass and discs worn badly

nsr tyre to 2mm

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 ZHR is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YP06 ZHR, 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

How do I check the history of YP06 ZHR?

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What year was YP06 ZHR registered?

YP06 ZHR is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is YP06 ZHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP06 ZHR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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