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YD06 WWG

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,403 mi
Last recorded124,403 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 WWG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 124,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

bonnet & boot struts worn

pre check top up engine oil 1ltr

travel on handbrake

Fail 4 Sep 2024 124,402 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

bonnet & boot struts worn

pre check top up engine oil 1ltr

travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Sep 2023 123,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet & boot struts worn

tps light on

Fail 6 Sep 2023 123,816 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet & boot struts worn

tps light on

Pass 7 Sep 2022 122,829 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

bonnet stays worn

Pass 6 Sep 2021 121,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

bonnet stays worn

Pass 25 Aug 2020 121,026 miles

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

bonnet struts worn

oil low toped up 1ltr oil

Fail 25 Aug 2020 121,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

bonnet struts worn

oil low toped up 1ltr oil

Pass 7 Sep 2019 119,738 miles

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

engine oil low toped up 1/2 ltr oil

Pass 13 Sep 2018 117,425 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 111,018 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 111,018 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,706 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,616 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,957 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,338 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 37,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2009 37,060 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2009 35,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 WWG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WWG, 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

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What year was YD06 WWG registered?

YD06 WWG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is YD06 WWG safe to buy?

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