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YF56 LPL

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,362 mi
Last recorded129,362 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 129,362 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake pad wear wire fouling against wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet catch very stiff

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both track control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both track control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Apr 2025 122,879 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 122,871 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 118,687 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,350 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 109,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,931 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Seems like transmission oil gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,613 miles

Front wiper blade smearing

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2018 84,605 miles

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

Front wiper blade smearing

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2017 75,040 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 8 Jan 2016 67,546 miles

Nearside Front (Tyre has bulge inner wall)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 67,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front (Tyre has bulge inner wall)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,730 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,678 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,470 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,852 miles

tread worn close to cord on inner edge of both front tyres

Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,811 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 16,174 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 LPL 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 72.7%.

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

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