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SD06 YMV

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

247,676 mi
Last recorded247,676 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 YMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 247,676 miles

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))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 227,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 227,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 202,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 183,728 miles

scratching to windscreen caused by faulty wiper

Fail 12 Apr 2018 183,412 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

scratching to windscreen caused by faulty wiper

Pass 21 Apr 2017 159,996 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 159,147 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing seat belt buckle missing (5.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven Judder when applying pedal (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Application of front brakes noisy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 139,079 miles

Front both

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2016 139,079 miles

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

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

Front both

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 126,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,607 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,236 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,236 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,341 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 61,315 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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SD06 YMV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SD06 YMV, 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 SD06 YMV registered?

SD06 YMV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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