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YC56 GRK

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,412 mi
Last recorded175,412 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 GRK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 175,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 12 Jul 2024 175,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 May 2023 166,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 152,005 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 147,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 140,100 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 124,656 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 121,255 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 118,853 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 97,922 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 97,922 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,421 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Pass 5 Dec 2011
Fail 30 Nov 2011 72,287 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,119 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,396 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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YC56 GRK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC56 GRK, 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 YC56 GRK registered?

YC56 GRK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is YC56 GRK safe to buy?

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