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FG06 YGL

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

205,475 mi
Last recorded205,475 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 YGL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 205,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 201,800 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Apr 2019 191,725 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 191,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 183,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2017 171,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

engine light showing a fault

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn (camber out)

steering rack slight play

wiper blades smearing

Pass 24 May 2016 161,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 152,519 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2015 152,519 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2014 141,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 131,828 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 123,474 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 114,159 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 May 2010 105,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 94,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FG06 YGL is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FG06 YGL, 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 FG06 YGL registered?

FG06 YGL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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