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YB55 AAF

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,891 mi
Last recorded164,891 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 AAF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 164,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 159,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 155,937 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 155,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose cracked inner core exposed . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting and cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section corroded near flexy hose in wheel arch , ok at present. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 145,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 137,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 137,224 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, nearside of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 125,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipes to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clips to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 125,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipes to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clips to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

undertray insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2017 116,131 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 111,968 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

engine warning light illuminated

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

puncture warning light illuminated

Fail 22 Aug 2016 111,968 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

engine warning light illuminated

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

puncture warning light illuminated

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,621 miles

near and off side front to rear brake pipes pitted/

Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,469 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 99,469 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,238 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 89,238 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,119 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 79,119 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,469 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,852 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 60,567 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,624 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)

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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YB55 AAF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YB55 AAF, 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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YB55 AAF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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