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FM56 YVS

2006 BMW 525

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,553 mi
Last recorded74,553 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 YVS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,183 miles

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Jul 2021 59,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,801 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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FM56 YVS is a 2006 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FM56 YVS, 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 FM56 YVS?

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What year was FM56 YVS registered?

FM56 YVS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is FM56 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 YVS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM56 YVS have outstanding finance?

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