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YR06 DCZ

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,872 mi
Last recorded193,872 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 DCZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 193,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 190,994 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 190,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 186,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 184,592 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 184,589 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 180,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 174,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 9 Apr 2020 168,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 163,712 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,125 miles

Both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear metal brake pipes have been greased

belly pans fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 155,125 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear metal brake pipes have been greased

belly pans fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 146,809 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 136,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 126,458 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 118,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 118,700 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 111,011 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 103,337 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 93,544 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 79,756 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 65,415 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 DCZ is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR06 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?

YR06 DCZ is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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