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BG06 YKR

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,063 mi
Last recorded71,063 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 YKR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2011 71,006 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,632 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Both front tyre wearing on edges close to limit

Handbrake coming up high

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge close to limit

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tracking

Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,435 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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BG06 YKR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG06 YKR, 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

How do I check the history of BG06 YKR?

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What year was BG06 YKR registered?

BG06 YKR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is BG06 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 YKR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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