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YF56 LZU

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,332 mi
Last recorded161,332 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 161,332 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 156,186 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2024 155,974 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 145,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 140,788 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 140,730 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 136,495 miles

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

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

Rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boots slightly deteriorated

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2020 136,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boots slightly deteriorated

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,721 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 130,721 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 123,447 miles

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

front tyres have heavy cracks on inner wall

Fail 27 Jul 2018 123,447 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres have heavy cracks on inner wall

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,724 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 104,126 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 104,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,778 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,042 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 81,042 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,151 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 54,079 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,283 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,810 miles

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

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

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)

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 LZU 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 68.2%.

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 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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

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

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