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HJ56 YZZ

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,007 mi
Last recorded190,007 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 YZZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 190,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 190,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 178,021 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

stone chip on windscreen o/f

Pass 13 Apr 2022 172,269 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides starting to fade (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 164,319 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to fade (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 164,319 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to fade (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 159,377 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 151,787 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 151,753 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 141,392 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 141,389 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 127,859 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,323 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 102,581 miles

Offside front wiper link worn

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 87,195 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 79,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 79,850 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 72,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,006 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,641 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread

o/s/r tyre has side wall damage

some test items hidden by covers and components

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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HJ56 YZZ 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 76.2%.

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 HJ56 YZZ, 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 HJ56 YZZ registered?

HJ56 YZZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is HJ56 YZZ safe to buy?

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