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YF56 MLE

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,640 mi
Last recorded171,640 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 171,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 160,016 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 146,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 146,667 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 133,740 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 121,036 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,939 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,754 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,329 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,978 miles

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 72,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,326 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 60,326 miles

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

front discs are heavily worn

Pass 30 Nov 2010 47,525 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,926 miles

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 MLE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MLE, 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 MLE registered?

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

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