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YY56 NSV

2006 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,076 mi
Last recorded160,076 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 NSV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 160,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bbj (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 153,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 151,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy to main pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 149,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 148,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 146,764 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 145,414 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 138,274 miles

under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing full access

Pass 17 Dec 2014 130,434 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 121,071 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 112,747 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 102,653 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,596 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 81,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,498 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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YY56 NSV is a 2006 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YY56 NSV, 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 YY56 NSV registered?

YY56 NSV is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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