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YF56 LHU

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,952 mi
Last recorded119,952 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 119,952 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 118,839 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 118,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 107,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 107,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 98,349 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged

Fail 23 May 2022 98,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2020 84,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,927 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,902 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,620 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,388 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,640 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 38,391 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 38,292 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,612 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 28,530 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,567 miles

Offside Rear 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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YF56 LHU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

YF56 LHU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is YF56 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 LHU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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