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YD56 ZDU

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,879 mi
Last recorded193,879 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 193,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle surround broken but function ok

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 193,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle surround broken but function ok

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 187,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 182,228 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 170,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 170,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 157,232 miles

Offside Front tyre outside edge worn bad 245/40/18

child seats in rear of vehicle could not carry out full inspection

Fail 19 Sep 2015 157,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre outside edge worn bad 245/40/18

child seats in rear of vehicle could not carry out full inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2014 143,637 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 133,073 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 115,190 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 115,188 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 97,166 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 79,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,089 miles

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

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 ZDU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZDU, 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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YD56 ZDU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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