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YF56 LTE

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,032 mi
Last recorded167,032 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 167,032 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 166,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 157,552 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

knock on engine

Fail 27 Oct 2020 157,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

knock on engine

Pass 27 Apr 2019 140,002 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 139,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 134,816 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 134,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 129,018 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 129,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,501 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 121,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 110,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 106,887 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 106,887 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 95,057 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,695 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 64,488 miles

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

wipers smearing and noisey

Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,488 miles

wipers smearing and noisey

Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,215 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,415 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 LTE 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 59.1%.

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 LTE, 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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What year was YF56 LTE registered?

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

Is YF56 LTE safe to buy?

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