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Y4 DWD

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,425 mi
Last recorded136,425 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 DWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 136,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 133,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 125,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 125,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 117,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 100,557 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 87,702 miles

Nearside Front pad wear sensor not fitted to the brake pad

cars fitted with plastic under trays

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,977 miles

Nearside Front pad wear sensor not fitted into the brake pad

car is fitted with under trays front to rear

slight misting of engine oil on the under tray

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad wear indicator damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,112 miles

Nearside Front wearing inner edge at faster rate than the rest of the tread

Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing before centre of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in the tread

Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,825 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 65,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,602 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,691 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,478 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,106 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,710 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,788 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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Y4 DWD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y4 DWD, 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 Y4 DWD registered?

Y4 DWD is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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