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YF06 UEM

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

207,548 mi
Last recorded207,548 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 UEM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 207,548 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 3rd brake light not working (4.3.2 (a) (i))

suspension system light on

Fail 5 May 2026 207,548 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 3rd brake light not working (4.3.2 (a) (i))

suspension system light on

Fail 30 Mar 2026 207,456 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 198,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 193,952 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 193,922 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 188,894 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 183,698 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))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 178,731 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 178,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 165,400 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 162,483 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 145,186 miles

Nearside Rear airbag scuffed/grazed, ply starting to show

Pass 14 Mar 2017 120,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,089 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 108,089 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,438 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,106 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,017 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 81,017 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 74,121 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissins to clean for print out

Pass 20 May 2011 58,243 miles

front discs worn

inner edges of both front tyres misshapen

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,120 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,248 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 34,248 miles

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

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

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 UEM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UEM, 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 YF06 UEM registered?

YF06 UEM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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