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YF56 YYP

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,825 mi
Last recorded130,825 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 130,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 123,732 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 112,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 97,104 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,532 miles

Windscreen cracked near side lower corner

Pass 13 May 2020 72,350 miles

engine, underside and outer sill covers fitted

nsr and both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 May 2020 72,346 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine, underside and outer sill covers fitted

nsr and both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2018 70,575 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 60,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side wall slightly cut

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,552 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,294 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,575 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 30,514 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,514 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,811 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,912 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 YYP 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 88.2%.

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 YYP, 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 YYP registered?

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

Is YF56 YYP safe to buy?

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