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YF06 APU

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,352 mi
Last recorded183,352 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 APU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 183,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexy hose age cracking

Offside Rear brake flexy hose age cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2018 183,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake flexy hose age cracking

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

Offside Rear brake flexy hose age cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2017 158,071 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 147,627 miles

2 front to rear metal brake pipes corroded and appears to be coated with grease

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)

tyre size 225/50 /17 r/f

Fail 12 Aug 2016 147,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2 front to rear metal brake pipes corroded and appears to be coated with grease

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)

tyre size 225/50 /17 r/f

Pass 2 Sep 2015 129,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 109,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,558 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,693 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2012 78,692 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,903 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,523 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 35,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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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YF06 APU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF06 APU, 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 YF06 APU registered?

YF06 APU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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