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YA06 DTX

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

226,984 mi
Last recorded226,984 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 DTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 226,984 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 216,612 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer sidewalls of both rear tyres have been rubbing on outer wheelarches.

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/F, N/S/F and N/S/R wheels slightly distorted on outer edges. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R outer sidewalls slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R tyre bald on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 216,237 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb conversion carried out. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb conversion carried out. (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R tyres bald on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inside edge to the extent that it is starting to wear through the outer layer of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Outer sidewalls of both rear tyres have been rubbing against outer wheel arches.

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/F, N/S/F and N/S/R wheels slightly distorted on outer edges. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewalls of all four tyres slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 209,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 198,798 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 187,249 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 177,961 miles

Nearside Rear Slight seepage of grease from cv joint

Noise from gearbox area when depressing clutch pedal

Fail 26 Jun 2018 177,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight seepage of grease from cv joint

Noise from gearbox area when depressing clutch pedal

Pass 14 Jul 2017 173,007 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 173,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 164,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 164,152 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear c.v boot leaking grease

Pass 30 Jul 2015 151,468 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 151,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 134,741 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

soot around exahust manifold suspect cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2013 116,641 miles

rear suspension arm bushes split

Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,632 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 13 Jul 2011 86,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres on 3mm and wearing on edges

Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres on 3mm and wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,472 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,955 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 58,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 DTX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DTX, 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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YA06 DTX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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