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YD06 WNF

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,991 mi
Last recorded188,991 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 WNF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 188,991 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 149,817 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2018 139,243 miles

Engine idle a little rough.

Nearside front fog lamp damaged.

Rear brake pads are getting low.

Fail 10 May 2018 139,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Phone holder. (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure MASSIVE Bulge inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine idle a little rough.

Nearside front fog lamp damaged.

Rear brake pads are getting low.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 118,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left.245/40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 117,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left.245/40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,916 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel rim has very minor crack in rim

Fail 17 Jun 2016 103,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel rim has very minor crack in rim

Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,323 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,207 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 84,223 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,120 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 72,120 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,282 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,281 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,184 miles

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

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

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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YD06 WNF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD06 WNF, 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 YD06 WNF registered?

YD06 WNF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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