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YF56 LNO

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

232,576 mi
Last recorded232,576 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 232,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 223,637 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 218,212 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 205,213 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 205,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 190,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 183,546 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside/Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Drive (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and rear - Jacking point covers missing

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 183,516 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside/Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Drive (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 177,347 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 169,326 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 151,878 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2017 151,878 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2016 140,931 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 130,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 130,412 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 120,484 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 120,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 105,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,590 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,910 miles

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

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2010 53,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,632 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,199 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 36,197 miles

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

Offside Front 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 LNO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LNO, 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 LNO registered?

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

Is YF56 LNO safe to buy?

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