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YE56 ONX

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,214 mi
Last recorded184,214 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 ONX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 184,214 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 180,880 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2025 180,791 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 166,431 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 158,714 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 158,670 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 133,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,525 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 108,550 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 108,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 101,128 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 25 Nov 2015 101,128 miles

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,523 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,184 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,281 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 56,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,080 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,290 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear 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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YE56 ONX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YE56 ONX, 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 YE56 ONX registered?

YE56 ONX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is YE56 ONX safe to buy?

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