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MF56 YXT

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

134,758 mi
Last recorded134,758 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 YXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 134,758 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 121,754 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,527 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,511 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 81,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 81,585 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 74,767 miles

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,824 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 67,946 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,533 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,015 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,048 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,269 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,675 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,813 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,080 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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MF56 YXT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MF56 YXT, 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 MF56 YXT registered?

MF56 YXT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is MF56 YXT safe to buy?

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