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Y20 MAF

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,566 mi
Last recorded100,566 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 MAF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 100,566 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,612 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 99,142 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,990 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,573 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,951 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,379 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,045 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 67,045 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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,144 miles

cut in the sidewall of the n/s/f tyre

support button missing from n/s/f seat belt web

Fail 18 Aug 2014 59,144 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

cut in the sidewall of the n/s/f tyre

support button missing from n/s/f seat belt web

Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,752 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,691 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2012 44,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,477 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,893 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,469 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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Y20 MAF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol 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 Y20 MAF, 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 Y20 MAF registered?

Y20 MAF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 August 2006.

Is Y20 MAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y20 MAF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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