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YB06 DDJ

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,895 mi
Last recorded156,895 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 DDJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 156,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

restricted vision under vehicle due to plastic covers

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 May 2016 156,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

restricted vision under vehicle due to plastic covers

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 147,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

restricted vision to various brake pipes

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 135,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

restricted vision to various brake pipes

Fail 5 Nov 2013 135,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

restricted vision to various brake pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2012 123,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 123,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 104,604 miles

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

Oil leak

front disc worn

Fail 30 Nov 2011 104,604 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front disc worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,559 miles

udertray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,166 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,386 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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YB06 DDJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YB06 DDJ, 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 YB06 DDJ registered?

YB06 DDJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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