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YA06 DHJ

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,434 mi
Last recorded136,434 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 DHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 136,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 130,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 124,388 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 119,726 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 10 Sep 2021 111,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,854 miles

top covers under tray sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 99,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,176 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,732 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,175 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,006 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,100 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,256 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,004 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,668 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 28,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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YA06 DHJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YA06 DHJ, 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 YA06 DHJ registered?

YA06 DHJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is YA06 DHJ safe to buy?

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