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EK56 YCR

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YCR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 101,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,895 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 90,890 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 90,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,561 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 82,541 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 82,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,044 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 76,233 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Nov 2019 76,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Nov 2018 68,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. the N/S rear wheel has 38% imbalance on parking brake compared to the O/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 68,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. the N/S rear wheel has 38% imbalance on parking brake compared to the O/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 61,218 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,954 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,260 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,681 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,292 miles

engine noise

Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,378 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,561 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 24,524 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,832 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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EK56 YCR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK56 YCR, 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 EK56 YCR registered?

EK56 YCR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is EK56 YCR safe to buy?

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