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YC56 LVR

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,372 mi
Last recorded123,372 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 123,372 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded above rear axle

interior mirror missing

Fail 16 Dec 2023 123,316 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded above rear axle

interior mirror missing

Pass 17 Dec 2022 115,757 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ..rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ..rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 115,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ..rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ..rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 108,452 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 17 Dec 2021 108,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 5 Dec 2020 102,478 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 96,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,313 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 86,411 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges outside centre 3/4

wear on inner face of n/s/f brake disc

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,244 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,840 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,832 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,372 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,802 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,362 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,698 miles

no print out due to zero smoke

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 LVR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

YC56 LVR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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