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YE56 XDK

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,429 mi
Last recorded149,429 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 XDK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 149,429 miles

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)

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)

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 4 Dec 2014 143,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear drive shaft has grease leaking from coupling

registration plates are stuck on top of old registration plates for which have a differant registration number on

Fail 4 Dec 2014 143,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear drive shaft has grease leaking from coupling

registration plates are stuck on top of old registration plates for which have a differant registration number on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 136,919 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 127,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 121,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 115,903 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 110,810 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders

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 XDK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YE56 XDK, 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 YE56 XDK registered?

YE56 XDK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is YE56 XDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 XDK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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