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YF56 ZBT

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,676 mi
Last recorded135,676 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 135,676 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 120,614 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 120,614 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 117,310 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside front jacking block is missing

rear park(hand) brake performance is low (18%)

Fail 4 Jan 2024 117,309 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front jacking block is missing

rear park(hand) brake performance is low (18%)

Pass 13 Dec 2022 115,245 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 114,258 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 114,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 111,782 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 105,942 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 105,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 99,661 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 93,365 miles

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

rear axel front wish bone bushes worn

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 85,613 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 17 Dec 2015 77,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both On Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 69,151 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,461 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,168 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,108 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 ZBT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

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

Is YF56 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 ZBT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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