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RV06 YWM

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,627 mi
Last recorded156,627 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 YWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 156,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

neaside rear and offside rear seats have child seats fitted to them

offside front suspension arm from the front the rear inner bush deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2014 143,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 143,937 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 137,263 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 22 Jan 2014 137,262 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Jul 2012 114,121 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 114,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,268 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 94,268 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,783 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,279 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 60,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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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RV06 YWM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV06 YWM, 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 RV06 YWM registered?

RV06 YWM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is RV06 YWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV06 YWM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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