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BO55 YSS

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,992 mi
Last recorded90,992 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 YSS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,992 miles

covers fitted under car and over shills not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2026 90,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted under car and over shills not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2024 87,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 77,286 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 74,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,173 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 65,535 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,975 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 62,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,157 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,361 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,356 miles

under covers fitted obstructing testable items

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,101 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 50,101 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,386 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 45,650 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 42,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,815 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,166 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,525 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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BO55 YSS is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BO55 YSS, 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 BO55 YSS registered?

BO55 YSS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is BO55 YSS safe to buy?

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