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Y70 BTH

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,496 mi
Last recorded237,496 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 BTH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2025 237,496 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 232,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2023 227,753 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2022 220,073 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 213,487 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2020 208,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2019 204,042 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2018 194,500 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 178,657 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 163,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 156,008 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 155,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 137,239 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 137,238 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 118,322 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 118,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 102,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 102,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,591 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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Y70 BTH is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y70 BTH, 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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Y70 BTH is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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