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BF06 YZC

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,608 mi
Last recorded186,608 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 YZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 186,608 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 175,286 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 169,419 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 169,410 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 163,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 156,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres edgers wearing

Pass 19 Aug 2020 153,922 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 150,555 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 150,515 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 144,098 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 143,979 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

both front tyres edges wearing

Pass 2 Aug 2017 138,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 138,071 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 130,717 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road Wheels > Condition rim weld repaired

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2015 120,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 109,152 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 102,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,946 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,062 miles

rear pads 70 worn

front pads approx 85 worn

n/s/f inner side light n/w

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,402 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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BF06 YZC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF06 YZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF06 YZC registered?

BF06 YZC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is BF06 YZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 YZC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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