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YA06 XUT

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

245,701 mi
Last recorded245,701 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 245,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 236,142 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 227,385 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front fog lamps deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2023 215,356 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 206,142 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 199,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 196,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 183,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 183,722 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 175,175 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 168,471 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 155,227 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 140,900 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 128,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 128,517 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 115,849 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 106,819 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 106,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,694 miles

nsr tyre split in inner wall

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,999 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 XUT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

YA06 XUT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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