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YC56 LHR

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,442 mi
Last recorded133,442 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 LHR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 133,442 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 133,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2022 128,530 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 128,530 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 115,596 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2022 115,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor effort (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 103,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 99,587 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,043 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 92,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 76,184 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 76,184 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,162 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 74,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Wiper arm pivot broken. (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,596 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,992 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,290 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,303 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,572 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,181 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 30 Sep 2009 26,125 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 LHR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC56 LHR, 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 YC56 LHR registered?

YC56 LHR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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