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YF56 ZBP

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,146 mi
Last recorded102,146 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 102,146 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 102,136 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,635 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 76,353 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted to o/s/r unable to check seatbelt

Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,052 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2014 58,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 May 2014 58,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 May 2013 42,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

undershields fitted to vechicle not allowing inspection to some conponents

Fail 10 May 2013 41,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

nearside front inner bead rim slightly distorted.

reverse light not working.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 May 2012 28,100 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge.

small stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 14,966 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 9,437 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 ZBP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZBP, 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 ZBP registered?

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

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