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YC06 YNS

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,342 mi
Last recorded136,342 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 136,342 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 128,785 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 118,421 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 108,740 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable BOTH (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 108,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable BOTH (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 102,763 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 101,442 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 97,291 miles

wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2019 95,020 miles

wear offside rear tyre and perishing

Pass 9 May 2018 92,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 91,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 86,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted in engine bay

Pass 18 Jul 2015 81,703 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 79,948 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 79,948 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 71,305 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

Pass 17 May 2013 64,310 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 57,910 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 46,968 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 36,359 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 YNS is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YNS, 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 YNS registered?

YC06 YNS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is YC06 YNS safe to buy?

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