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YD56 YXF

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,236 mi
Last recorded155,236 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 155,236 miles

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 155,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 150,922 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

brake pedal spongy

o/s/f inner door handle broken but still opens

Pass 29 Apr 2022 141,816 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 141,816 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 131,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 127,262 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 109,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,748 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 94,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,157 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,019 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 62,286 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 48,489 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,931 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 32,117 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 32,117 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,432 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 26,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,502 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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YD56 YXF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YXF, 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 YXF registered?

YD56 YXF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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