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YF56 LPP

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,115 mi
Last recorded188,115 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 188,115 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 169,025 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 169,025 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 158,261 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 28,767 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 152,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 146,579 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 146,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2016 132,090 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 132,090 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 117,568 miles

drivers seat belt fraying

Pass 8 Feb 2014 105,575 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 105,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 91,142 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,631 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,628 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,708 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,692 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 LPP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP registered?

YF56 LPP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is YF56 LPP safe to buy?

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