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YC56 OJS

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,622 mi
Last recorded113,622 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 OJS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 113,622 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 108,696 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 104,985 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 98,013 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 98,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,604 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 92,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 74,610 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,468 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 65,468 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 55,618 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,618 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,588 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 OJS is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

YC56 OJS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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