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YD56 YZF

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,896 mi
Last recorded178,896 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 YZF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 178,896 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underbody has been undersealed

Pass 8 Dec 2022 178,632 miles

Underbody has been undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2021 170,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area and DPF flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 167,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 163,877 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 156,441 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 156,441 miles

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 148,281 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 148,281 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Side light bulb inop. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 140,094 miles

Front number plate stone damaged

Nearside Front alloy wheel buckled

Offside Rear cv joint grease over suspension

Oil leak ()

gear box leak

Fail 28 Sep 2016 140,094 miles

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

Front number plate stone damaged

Nearside Front alloy wheel buckled

Offside Rear cv joint grease over suspension

Oil leak ()

gear box leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 126,738 miles

Nearside Rear side light bulb

Offside Rear side light bulb

Pass 8 Aug 2014 113,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 101,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 89,087 miles

oil residue engine bay

slight corrosion to rear brake pipe

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,474 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 75,474 miles

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

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

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

Front discs heavily lipped

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,166 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 62,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre worn3/2/1.6mm

small split in n/s/r tyre tread pattern

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 YZF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

YD56 YZF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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