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YF56 YXO

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,533 mi
Last recorded206,533 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 206,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 192,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 180,455 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 155,058 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 152,850 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2022 152,849 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2021 148,510 miles

play o/s ball joint

Pass 27 May 2020 143,940 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 135,529 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear metal brake lines starting to blister

Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,674 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 125,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,122 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 81,122 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,914 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 71,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,036 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,253 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,833 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,362 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,462 miles

hand brake near end of travel

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 YXO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

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

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