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YF06 OKA

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,638 mi
Last recorded128,638 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 128,638 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 128,837 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 120,451 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,759 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,555 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,422 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,908 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limits

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 11 Aug 2014 84,908 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limits

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,232 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,793 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,431 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,977 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,043 miles

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

Front 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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YF06 OKA 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 78.6%.

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 YF06 OKA, 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 OKA registered?

YF06 OKA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 10 August 2006.

Is YF06 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 OKA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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