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YF56 LZT

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,237 mi
Last recorded126,237 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 126,237 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 115,069 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 114,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge. suggest tracking needs to be checked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,796 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 98,618 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 89,848 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 89,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,143 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,938 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 76,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,824 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 71,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,037 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 56,671 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,706 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 52,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LZT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

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

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