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YD56 YVY

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,102 mi
Last recorded105,102 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 YVY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,102 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 105,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,053 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 88,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,042 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Fail 2 Sep 2016 86,906 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,703 miles

both front thrust arm bushes slightly weak

both rear suspension arm bushes peeling slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,659 miles

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

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

both front thrust arm bushes slightly weak

both rear suspension arm bushes peeling slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,285 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2014 64,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 14 Sep 2013 57,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,896 miles

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

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

front wipers smear

Fail 12 Sep 2012 50,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front wipers smear

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,928 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,960 miles

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)

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 YVY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD56 YVY, 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 YD56 YVY registered?

YD56 YVY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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