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YP56 UUF

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,768 mi
Last recorded165,768 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 165,768 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 151,350 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 144,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 144,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 136,422 miles

O/S/F TYRE CRACKED ON OUTER WALLS

Fail 2 May 2017 136,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK RUBBER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect MAIN BEAM (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement CHALKED (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE CRACKED ON OUTER WALLS

Pass 8 Feb 2016 127,695 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering system

Pass 15 Jan 2015 116,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,232 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 63,093 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,089 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,370 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 UUF is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YP56 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

YP56 UUF is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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