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HV56 YBK

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,003 mi
Last recorded134,003 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 YBK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 134,003 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 128,446 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 128,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 121,818 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 112,786 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 103,396 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 94,166 miles

Both windscreen wipers smear

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 94,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both windscreen wipers smear

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,405 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,548 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 87,467 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,038 miles

245/40/18 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Oil leak

TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER EMISSIONS

Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,717 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inside edges

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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HV56 YBK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV56 YBK, 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 HV56 YBK?

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What year was HV56 YBK registered?

HV56 YBK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is HV56 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 YBK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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