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YD06 WPP

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

230,951 mi
Last recorded230,951 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 230,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 230,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 229,887 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 199,189 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 284,830 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 284,830 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 162,895 miles

Both front brake heat shields insecure

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Also cut slightly (5.2.2b)

Engine trays and undertrays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view side (8.1.2a)

Front fog lights have water inside unit

Front wipers smearing slightly

Item removed from drivers view

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Need further inspection immediately! (3.6.B.2c)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Service light/inspection lamp illuminated

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 162,895 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint rubber ripped (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake heat shields insecure

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Also cut slightly (5.2.2b)

Engine trays and undertrays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view side (8.1.2a)

Front fog lights have water inside unit

Front wipers smearing slightly

Item removed from drivers view

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Need further inspection immediately! (3.6.B.2c)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Service light/inspection lamp illuminated

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 145,048 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 231,947 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect blub loose, clip missing (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 131,307 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 116,308 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 116,308 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,364 miles

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

signes of both rear tyres fowling inner arches but not at time of test

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,041 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 101,038 miles

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

emissions to clean to test

Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,205 miles

headlamp washers are not working (non HID headlamps fitted)

rear tyres touching inner wheelarch liners when vehicle is raised

Pass 15 Feb 2010 91,983 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 59,549 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 WPP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WPP, 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 WPP registered?

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

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