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LF56 YCB

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,296 mi
Last recorded186,296 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 YCB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 186,296 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 177,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 164,708 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 164,261 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 164,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system across axle (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 162,516 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 155,133 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 149,670 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 149,670 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 139,987 miles

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))

undertrays fitted unable to carry out inspection of some testable items

Fail 9 Feb 2019 139,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

undertrays fitted unable to carry out inspection of some testable items

Pass 10 Feb 2018 134,081 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 128,582 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all perrished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,420 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 104,944 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 83,502 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,980 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 39,084 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads near legal limit

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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LF56 YCB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LF56 YCB, 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 LF56 YCB registered?

LF56 YCB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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