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YEZ 5398

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,023 mi
Last recorded222,023 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 5398
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 222,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2023 222,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 206,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 206,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 192,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 192,020 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 171,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2020 171,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 151,853 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear alloy wheels acceptable repair (welded)

both rear seat belt storks slightly stiff to operate

nearside front inner sidelight inop

offside rear outer sidelight inop

Pass 29 Mar 2018 144,339 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2017 140,427 miles

Oil leak ()

front and rear discs rusty

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,637 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2015 129,634 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,907 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 110,498 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 110,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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 Aug 2012 93,709 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,002 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,880 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 80,880 miles

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

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 20 Aug 2009 59,073 miles

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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YEZ 5398 is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YEZ 5398, 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 YEZ 5398 registered?

YEZ 5398 is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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