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YF56 YXU

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,179 mi
Last recorded155,179 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 155,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 141,058 miles

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

plastic coverd fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 128,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 115,893 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,146 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 102,146 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,839 miles

engine covers fitted

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,570 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,570 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 24 Nov 2012 67,937 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,698 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,471 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 36,719 miles

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 YXU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

YF56 YXU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YF56 YXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF56 YXU have outstanding finance?

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