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YR06 BGZ

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,948 mi
Last recorded109,948 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 BGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 109,948 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 109,948 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 108,705 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 108,679 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 104,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes at nearside rear area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,495 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 101,128 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 101,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 97,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,945 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,170 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 83,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,725 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 68,741 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,040 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 5 Feb 2011 58,501 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 58,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side fuel tank strap is loose , needs securing

off side & near side rear tyres nail

parking brake needs adjustment

spare tyre is missing

water drains need clearing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,480 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,332 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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YR06 BGZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YR06 BGZ, 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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What year was YR06 BGZ registered?

YR06 BGZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YR06 BGZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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