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YF56 LML

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,230 mi
Last recorded147,230 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LML
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 147,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 267,751 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 241,602 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 241,138 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorating

under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 214,407 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake hose deteriorating

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jul 2020 214,407 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear brake hose deteriorating

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Aug 2019 199,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres edge wear

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jul 2019 199,095 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres edge wear

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 182,303 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jun 2018 182,303 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2017 172,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 157,601 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 147,545 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2015 147,545 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2014 139,636 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 130,991 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 130,970 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs badly lipped.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 121,973 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 121,973 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,762 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,832 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 LML is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LML, 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 LML registered?

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

Is YF56 LML safe to buy?

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