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WA55 YBM

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,700 mi
Last recorded169,700 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA55 YBM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2022 169,700 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 163,362 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 153,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 136,319 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 131,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

several stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 May 2016 116,189 miles

Front Windscreen chipped away from zone A- area

Nearside Front Seat belt release latch cover missing

Oil Leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 116,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Windscreen chipped away from zone A- area

Nearside Front Seat belt release latch cover missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil Leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 102,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 93,741 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 81,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 81,657 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,781 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,439 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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WA55 YBM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WA55 YBM, 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

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What year was WA55 YBM registered?

WA55 YBM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 2006.

Is WA55 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA55 YBM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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