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YF56 MRV

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,451 mi
Last recorded59,451 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 MRV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 59,451 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 59,445 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,025 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 59,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 55,839 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,280 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,436 miles

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

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)

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

engine management light on

engine misfire

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,836 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,908 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,238 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,744 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 26,744 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,901 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 23,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,954 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 18,954 miles

Front 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 MRV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

YF56 MRV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is YF56 MRV safe to buy?

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