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YE56 OPX

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,481 mi
Last recorded195,481 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 195,481 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 195,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 187,753 miles

fuel tank has evidence of a leak but not leaking at time of test

Pass 22 May 2021 179,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2021 179,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 169,159 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 169,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint pointing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 159,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 150,345 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 150,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (rack end) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 137,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 137,889 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)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint straight rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked 2 cracks inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 127,806 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 127,806 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 117,493 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 117,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 115,604 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 109,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 97,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

parking permit in nsf of windscreen, within area B of swept area, not readily removable or seriously restricting drivers view.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 97,801 miles

parking permit in nsf of windscreen, within area B of swept area, not readily removable or seriously restricting drivers view.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 79,401 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 79,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,979 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

part of centure rear brake light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,925 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,914 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 41,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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 OPX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

YE56 OPX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is YE56 OPX safe to buy?

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