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HV56 YDJ

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,305 mi
Last recorded110,305 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 YDJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 110,305 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 107,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Oct 2021 102,766 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 93,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 90,044 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 90,044 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 90,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 83,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,582 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,914 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,435 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 61,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,675 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,057 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 57,052 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,568 miles

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,907 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

Offside front tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,530 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,833 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 24,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,633 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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HV56 YDJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YDJ, 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 HV56 YDJ registered?

HV56 YDJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is HV56 YDJ safe to buy?

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