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EN06 YYO

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,303 mi
Last recorded189,303 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 YYO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 189,303 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 157,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 129,064 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 129,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,283 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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EN06 YYO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN06 YYO, 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 EN06 YYO?

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What year was EN06 YYO registered?

EN06 YYO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is EN06 YYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN06 YYO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN06 YYO have outstanding finance?

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