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YE06 DVG

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,375 mi
Last recorded183,375 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 DVG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 183,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 183,375 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 172,030 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 155,730 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 155,688 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 124,487 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 102,354 miles

front tyres have side wall damage

Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,798 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 82,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YE06 DVG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE06 DVG, 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 YE06 DVG registered?

YE06 DVG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is YE06 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 DVG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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