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YF56 ZDD

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,221 mi
Last recorded149,221 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 149,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 133,149 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 133,149 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 130,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 116,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,614 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 101,614 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,458 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,541 miles

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 28 Nov 2011 54,539 miles

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

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 22 Dec 2010 46,921 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,811 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 ZDD 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 78.6%.

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 ZDD, 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 ZDD registered?

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

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