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YC56 NLP

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,178 mi
Last recorded159,178 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 NLP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 159,178 miles

UNERCOVERS FITTED

Fail 4 Nov 2016 159,178 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

UNERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Nov 2015 147,765 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 142,321 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 142,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 132,662 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 122,696 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 113,074 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 94,279 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,460 miles

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

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

front bumper has slight damage to underside.

front number plate has stone chips.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,455 miles

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

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

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

front bumper has slight damage to underside.

front number plate has stone chips.

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 NLP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 NLP, 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

How do I check the history of YC56 NLP?

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What year was YC56 NLP registered?

YC56 NLP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is YC56 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 NLP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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