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YF06 MVN

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,050 mi
Last recorded65,050 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 65,050 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 65,050 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 63,372 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 62,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 62,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,952 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 60,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,662 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,886 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 56,558 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 56,558 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,875 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,799 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 52,799 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 49,904 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Recommend check condition of parking brake shoes and rear disc drum section and adjust shoes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 46,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Recommend check condition of parking brake shoes and rear disc drum section and adjust shoes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2014 42,825 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight bulge on outer wall

nearside front tyre worn inner-outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2011 32,970 miles

front brake pads worn low

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2011 32,970 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2010 27,926 miles

under pans fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2009 24,096 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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YF06 MVN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

YF06 MVN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is YF06 MVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 MVN shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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