CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF56 YWE

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,646 mi
Last recorded168,646 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 168,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 168,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 159,488 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 147,323 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 137,032 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 124,401 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 110,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Nearside and Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2016 105,148 miles

Nearside and Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,302 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 89,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,444 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 70,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre is at legal limits.

Pass 29 May 2012 43,313 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,006 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 31,939 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,183 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)

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF56 YWE 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 YWE, 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

How do I check the history of YF56 YWE?

You can check the full history of YF56 YWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF56 YWE registered?

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

Is YF56 YWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 YWE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF56 YWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF56 YWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.