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MF06 YUG

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,791 mi
Last recorded170,791 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 YUG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 170,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 156,546 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 151,399 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 146,971 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 138,767 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 138,767 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 129,227 miles

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

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

oil slightly leak

underneath try cover fitted obscuring component.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 118,801 miles

under tray preventing inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2017 118,767 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

under tray preventing inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2016 111,944 miles

Oil leak Under Trays Fitted Across, Obscuring Under Vehicle Checks ()

Parking Brake Just Met Legal Requirements, Recommend Adjustments

Fail 7 Aug 2016 111,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Under Trays Fitted Across, Obscuring Under Vehicle Checks ()

Parking Brake Just Met Legal Requirements, Recommend Adjustments

Pass 1 Aug 2015 106,357 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 103,154 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 103,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,950 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,048 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 73,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,609 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,289 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,623 miles

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

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

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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MF06 YUG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black 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 MF06 YUG, 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 MF06 YUG registered?

MF06 YUG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is MF06 YUG safe to buy?

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