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YE06 YHT

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

134,674 mi
Last recorded134,674 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 YHT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 134,674 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2024 124,581 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 112,843 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,084 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 105,210 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,917 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,668 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 9 Sep 2015 83,419 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,562 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,479 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 63,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,452 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2010 50,461 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2009 38,834 miles

nearside front tyre on limit on inner edge

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 YHT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

YE06 YHT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is YE06 YHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 YHT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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