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YF56 ZDO

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,008 mi
Last recorded45,008 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 ZDO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,008 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,447 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 33,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,773 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,878 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,203 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,483 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 ZDO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

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

Is YF56 ZDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 ZDO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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