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YF56 KZH

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,262 mi
Last recorded178,262 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KZH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 178,262 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 178,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 170,118 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 162,477 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 162,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 152,374 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 134,299 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 112,496 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 3 Jul 2014 112,496 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,179 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,344 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low 2mm on inside

nearside rear tyre tread worn low 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread worn worn low on inside 2mm

offside rear tyre tread worn low 2.5mm

Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,687 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,213 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 38,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,598 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 KZH is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF56 KZH, 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 YF56 KZH registered?

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

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