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YF56 MEV

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,110 mi
Last recorded164,110 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 MEV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 164,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 May 2017 155,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 149,352 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 139,895 miles

near side rear tyre close to limit 2mm

Pass 19 Dec 2013 129,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Dec 2013 129,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2012 120,635 miles

Brake warning light on.

Damage to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre, not deep enough to meet fail criteria.

Damage to outer sidewall on offside reqar tyre, not deep enough to meet fail criteria.

Front bumper damaged.

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

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

Offside rear seat belt not fully tested due to fitted child seat.

Some items under bonnet and underneath vehicle not checked due to fitted covers.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 108,755 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 108,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,156 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 92,156 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009
Fail 15 Dec 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MEV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

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

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