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YF56 KZB

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,033 mi
Last recorded155,033 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KZB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 155,033 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 144,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 134,337 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 126,647 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 119,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,443 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,740 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,106 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 74,478 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,374 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,927 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,722 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 27,591 miles

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

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,281 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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YF56 KZB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YF56 KZB, 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 YF56 KZB registered?

YF56 KZB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YF56 KZB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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