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BV56 YLA

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,996 mi
Last recorded135,996 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 YLA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 135,996 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 135,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,161 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 124,118 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 106,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 106,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,223 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear pads low

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 99,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear pads low

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,516 miles

oil leaks

zero emissions

Fail 21 Apr 2017 91,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leaks

zero emissions

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,292 miles

e.m.l light on dash

oil leaks

zero emissions

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on dash

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e.m.l light on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2012 58,355 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,423 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 26 Apr 2010 35,586 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 30,615 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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BV56 YLA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV56 YLA, 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.

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What year was BV56 YLA registered?

BV56 YLA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BV56 YLA safe to buy?

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