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YF56 LYR

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

128,783 mi
Last recorded128,783 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 128,783 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 119,833 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 114,868 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 112,862 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 108,081 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,533 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 103,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,411 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 97,493 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,215 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,584 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,950 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,874 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,926 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,510 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,266 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,355 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,853 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 LYR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

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

Is YF56 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 LYR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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