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YE56 XZS

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,786 mi
Last recorded179,786 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 XZS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 179,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 170,313 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 160,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 149,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 138,385 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 138,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 122,706 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 112,896 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 102,921 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 88,185 miles

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

front numberplate has slight damage but does not affect the appearance of the letters and numbers

Fail 16 Nov 2009 88,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front numberplate has slight damage but does not affect the appearance of the letters and numbers

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 XZS is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

YE56 XZS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is YE56 XZS safe to buy?

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