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YE06 XRN

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,774 mi
Last recorded183,774 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 XRN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 183,774 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 183,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside rear side light not working one of two

Pass 8 Sep 2021 175,025 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

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

Nearside Front Lower arm inner bush some play

Nearside Front fog light inner lining lose

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged kink in pipe (1.1.11 (c))

inner tie rods some play steering rack

Fail 8 Sep 2021 175,025 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection

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

Nearside Front Lower arm inner bush some play

Nearside Front fog light inner lining lose

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged kink in pipe (1.1.11 (c))

inner tie rods some play steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2020 167,591 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 167,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 160,674 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 154,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 144,105 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 127,967 miles

front tyres at limit on edge

under covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 127,443 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)

Pass 15 May 2015 123,382 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 116,791 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 110,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 103,694 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 97,772 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 89,322 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 89,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 80,910 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 80,908 miles

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

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

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 XRN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue 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 YE06 XRN, 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 XRN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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