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GY56 GYN

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

216,587 mi
Last recorded216,587 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GYN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 216,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 194,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 188,048 miles

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

both front wheel rims damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2014 187,555 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 145,114 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 145,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 108,296 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 104,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,076 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,940 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 89,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GY56 GYN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY56 GYN, 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 GY56 GYN registered?

GY56 GYN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is GY56 GYN safe to buy?

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