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YF56 MDZ

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,375 mi
Last recorded142,375 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 142,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays unable to view/inspect some components

Pass 30 Nov 2022 139,984 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 135,311 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 130,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 122,221 miles

Offside Front door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 10 May 2018 119,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2018 119,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,546 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light show intermittent fault

mil light on

Pass 22 Jul 2016 108,945 miles

intermittent fault with airbag

Pass 8 Aug 2015 101,318 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 97,958 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 87,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2013 115,425 miles

Oil leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2013 80,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,498 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 65,495 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,181 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,309 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,493 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 MDZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

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

Is YF56 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 MDZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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