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YF56 MEU

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,711 mi
Last recorded118,711 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 MEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 118,711 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor cover fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 114,848 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 107,089 miles

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

engine cover fitted

osf tyre worn heavily on outer edge

run flat light on

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 99,743 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 90,827 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 90,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 93y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on outer edge 2mm-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,799 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,258 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,459 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,306 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,511 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 MEU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

YF56 MEU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is YF56 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 MEU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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