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YC06 OMU

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

191,757 mi
Last recorded191,757 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 OMU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 191,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 22 Jan 2022 184,456 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Slightly Perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 184,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Slightly Perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 178,650 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 178,650 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 171,570 miles

covers & shields fitted

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Feb 2020 171,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers & shields fitted

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2019 161,367 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incorrectly seated

Fail 15 Feb 2019 161,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring incorrectly seated

Pass 15 Feb 2018 151,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 142,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor hanging off (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

rattle/knock from engine area

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2016 134,061 miles

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 134,023 miles

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

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 123,277 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,672 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 114,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 104,706 miles

no emissions detected.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 96,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 96,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 89,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,956 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 74,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 55,338 miles

osr nsr tyre warring

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 OMU 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 YC06 OMU, 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 YC06 OMU registered?

YC06 OMU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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