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LN56 YKK

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

214,474 mi
Last recorded214,474 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 YKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 214,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 196,897 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 183,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 171,593 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 106,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 97,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under body trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 91,559 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear top rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 85,428 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 83,453 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 83,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2015 82,311 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear outer sidelamp inop

Pass 18 May 2015 82,311 miles

n/s rear outer sidelamp inop

Pass 27 May 2014 80,185 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,197 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 75,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 68,045 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 68,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,614 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,991 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,454 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 34,454 miles

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

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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LN56 YKK 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 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN56 YKK, 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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LN56 YKK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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