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YD06 WPO

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,278 mi
Last recorded214,278 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 WPO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 214,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 207,642 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 199,580 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 199,568 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 194,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

front brake hoses deteriorated

front brake pads low

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Apr 2022 191,843 miles

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

front brake hoses perished

front prop coupling worn

Pass 31 Mar 2021 187,826 miles

front tca bushes split

rear air bags frayed

Fail 31 Mar 2021 187,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front tca bushes split

rear air bags frayed

Pass 13 Mar 2020 177,782 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2019 161,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 151,838 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 145,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2017 145,529 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 139,373 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 133,488 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 133,455 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 127,498 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 127,498 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 113,620 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 113,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,085 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,425 miles

rear tyres low tread front pads soon

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,151 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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YD06 WPO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WPO, 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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YD06 WPO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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