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SC06 YCK

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,038 mi
Last recorded181,038 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 YCK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 181,038 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 178,931 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 171,716 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 165,139 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 157,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 150,364 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 141,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 130,937 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 118,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 105,344 miles

Front discs slightly worn

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,047 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,458 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 56,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,142 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,747 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 26,747 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 26,716 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 26,714 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SC06 YCK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SC06 YCK, 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 SC06 YCK registered?

SC06 YCK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is SC06 YCK safe to buy?

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