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SF06 YHE

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,828 mi
Last recorded81,828 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 YHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,828 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 81,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,197 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,224 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 74,224 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,257 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 56,930 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SF06 YHE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SF06 YHE, 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

How do I check the history of SF06 YHE?

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What year was SF06 YHE registered?

SF06 YHE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 11 August 2006.

Is SF06 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF06 YHE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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