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CA06 YNC

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,331 mi
Last recorded152,331 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 YNC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 152,331 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 152,331 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 136,923 miles

Shock absorber pinch bolt missing near side front

Fail 5 Mar 2016 136,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber pinch bolt missing near side front

Pass 9 Mar 2015 124,923 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 124,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 118,035 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 112,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,172 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,781 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,235 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,794 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,052 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 47,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CA06 YNC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA06 YNC, 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 CA06 YNC registered?

CA06 YNC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is CA06 YNC safe to buy?

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