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YD56 HMJ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,982 mi
Last recorded128,982 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 HMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 128,982 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 128,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,301 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,803 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,761 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 97,435 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 95,045 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 93,053 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 90,850 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 90,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 89,232 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 85,958 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,721 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 80,467 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,747 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 70,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 58,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YD56 HMJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD56 HMJ, 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 YD56 HMJ registered?

YD56 HMJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YD56 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD56 HMJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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