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YA06 WKH

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

187,914 mi
Last recorded187,914 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 WKH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 187,914 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator not excessive but advise adjustment travel bit high (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 184,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 177,549 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 172,759 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 170,445 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 170,445 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 168,701 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 168,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 168,030 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 164,756 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 164,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 162,488 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 162,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 160,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 158,037 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 158,037 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 151,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 151,392 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 144,521 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 144,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 132,597 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 122,773 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 122,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 107,098 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 106,465 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,314 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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YA06 WKH is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WKH, 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 YA06 WKH registered?

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

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