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DG06 YXC

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,727 mi
Last recorded155,727 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 YXC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 155,727 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 144,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 134,834 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 127,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 121,150 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,816 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,187 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,077 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 83,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 75,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,148 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 58,822 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 58,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,803 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 50,803 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,735 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,025 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,194 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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DG06 YXC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG06 YXC, 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 DG06 YXC?

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What year was DG06 YXC registered?

DG06 YXC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is DG06 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 YXC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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