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YE06 XFR

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

191,456 mi
Last recorded191,456 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 XFR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 191,456 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 189,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 187,915 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 187,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR STEELS UNDERSEALED AT N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 184,559 miles

Nearside DOOR MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 184,559 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside DOOR MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 179,591 miles

Offside Rear Light slightly Damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2020 176,368 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN IN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 169,237 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2018 162,384 miles

front and rear brake pipes are very slightly corroded

Fail 5 May 2018 162,384 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear brake pipes are very slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 154,254 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 147,466 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

rear registration deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 28 Apr 2015 135,766 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 125,649 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 115,504 miles

Engine manegmant light on

Pass 9 May 2012 101,186 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 101,186 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 83,501 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 83,501 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 62,654 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 47,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 47,491 miles

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

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

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 XFR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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