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YE06 OLG

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,983 mi
Last recorded177,983 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 OLG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 177,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 169,556 miles

Centre stop light no working high vis

Fail 24 Aug 2017 169,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre stop light no working high vis

Pass 16 Aug 2016 158,509 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 144,329 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread and wearing uneven

Pass 15 Sep 2014 126,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 15 Sep 2014 126,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,940 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 91,729 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 82,717 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,300 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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YE06 OLG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YE06 OLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE06 OLG registered?

YE06 OLG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is YE06 OLG safe to buy?

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