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YC06 DYB

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

276,091 mi
Last recorded276,091 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 DYB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 276,091 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 266,838 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 266,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 247,457 miles

dampness of oil on undertray

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 139,332 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 139,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 128,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 111,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 97,424 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,783 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 6 Apr 2011 63,595 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,636 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,369 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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YC06 DYB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC06 DYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC06 DYB registered?

YC06 DYB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is YC06 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC06 DYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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