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YY56 PXN

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,469 mi
Last recorded173,469 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 PXN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 173,469 miles

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

Front Undertray fitted

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

Nearside Rear CV joint worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe bush worn

Offside Rear CV joint worn

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

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

Rear Undertray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2025 173,466 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Undertray fitted

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

Nearside Rear CV joint worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe bush worn

Offside Rear CV joint worn

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

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

Rear Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2024 145,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 145,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 125,243 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 114,198 miles

Front exhaust flexi section broken

Fail 9 Dec 2021 114,198 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi section broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 105,243 miles

front side lights flickering

Fail 1 Dec 2020 105,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front side lights flickering

Pass 7 Dec 2019 99,074 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 99,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,832 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,649 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,416 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 82,416 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 22 Apr 2016 79,468 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,535 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,677 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,122 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,842 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,164 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 46,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,319 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,513 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 PXN is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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