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YF56 ZCJ

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,642 mi
Last recorded168,642 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 168,642 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 156,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 144,519 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 127,448 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 113,047 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,060 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 94,107 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 94,107 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2018 85,374 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 77,782 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 69,608 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 62,863 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 58,422 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 23 Dec 2013 51,796 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 51,795 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 51,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,961 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,439 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,033 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 29,299 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 ZCJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

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

Is YF56 ZCJ safe to buy?

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