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YF56 LWD

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

198,279 mi
Last recorded198,279 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 198,279 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 194,443 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 188,807 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 179,476 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 168,513 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 162,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 153,924 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 153,924 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 144,198 miles

Engine covers and undershields fitted to vehicle not allowing full access to all components.

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

Fail 1 May 2018 144,198 miles

Engine covers and undershields fitted to vehicle not allowing full access to all components.

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 124,889 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing full access to all components.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit on edges.

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Rear brake discs heavily worn.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 102,431 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 102,431 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 101,871 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front undertray lose & nearside inner arch broken

Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 79,800 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2013 65,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to read

Pass 12 May 2012 51,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover over eng and under vehicle

covers over sills

Pass 21 May 2011 39,121 miles

emissions to low to register, no print out available

n/s/r park brake is in need of adjustment

Pass 22 May 2010 23,686 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 8,474 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 LWD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

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

Is YF56 LWD safe to buy?

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