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GV56 YKH

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

195,159 mi
Last recorded195,159 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 YKH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 195,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 195,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 189,763 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 189,706 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 184,432 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 184,432 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 179,193 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 179,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 151,652 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Oil leak heavy leaks ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 151,651 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad wear warning on dash (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Oil leak heavy leaks ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 140,563 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 137,173 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 137,172 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 130,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 130,328 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 113,831 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,682 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 98,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

tread worn close to cord on inner edge on o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,701 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,144 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,851 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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GV56 YKH is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV56 YKH, 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.

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What year was GV56 YKH registered?

GV56 YKH is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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