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WN06 YRV

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,507 mi
Last recorded187,507 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN06 YRV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 187,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn sharply inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 187,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn sharply inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 171,322 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 171,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 152,539 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 135,473 miles

nearside rear parking brake has low effort

rear brake hoses perished

Fail 20 Mar 2018 135,388 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear parking brake has low effort

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,888 miles

a bulb in op n/s/r outer side light

front brake discs worn

front tyres low tread

n/s/r hand brake low effort

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2017 189,678 miles

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

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

a bulb in op n/s/r outer side light

front brake discs worn

front tyres low tread

n/s/r hand brake low effort

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,903 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,073 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,041 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 76,023 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,709 miles

child seat fitted in offside rear seat

Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,426 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,132 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,366 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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WN06 YRV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WN06 YRV, 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 WN06 YRV registered?

WN06 YRV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is WN06 YRV safe to buy?

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