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YP56 EEF

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

218,106 mi
Last recorded218,106 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 EEF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 218,106 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 218,106 miles

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 210,183 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 124,051 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 124,051 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 117,330 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 27 Feb 2013 116,442 miles

Ns front tyre has worn to 3mm[205/50/17w]

Ns rear tyre has worn to 3mm

Os front tyre has worn to 2.5mm

Os rear tyre has worn to 2.5mm

Pass 28 Feb 2012 113,685 miles

front tyre warr uneven osf outer edge advise tracking check?

Fail 28 Feb 2012 113,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyre warr uneven osf outer edge advise tracking check?

Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,708 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,885 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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YP56 EEF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YP56 EEF, 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 YP56 EEF registered?

YP56 EEF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is YP56 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP56 EEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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