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YF56 LPV

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,710 mi
Last recorded119,710 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 119,710 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 119,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 108,044 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 99,294 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,742 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, inner bushs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 93,740 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, inner bushs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 90,993 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arms, forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 82,486 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 82,486 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,555 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,122 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 69,120 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,758 miles

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)

body damage

Fail 2 Dec 2015 62,754 miles

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

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)

body damage

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,195 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres have saw tooth tpye wear on inner edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,723 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,625 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,785 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,316 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 24,507 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 LPV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LPV, 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 LPV registered?

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

Is YF56 LPV safe to buy?

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