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YP56 KFX

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,375 mi
Last recorded169,375 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 KFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 169,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot has cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 169,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot has cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 157,320 miles

Centre heatshield fouling propshaft

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 157,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Centre heatshield fouling propshaft

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 148,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 147,894 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 134,817 miles

off side front side light (angel eye) inoperative

offside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2017 121,099 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 121,099 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,104 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,861 miles

full under tray fitted

rev limiter fitted, no printout for emissions test

Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,805 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 81,805 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 71,636 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 91,824 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,718 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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YP56 KFX 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 70.6%.

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 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

YP56 KFX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YP56 KFX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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