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YF56 ZDW

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,088 mi
Last recorded192,088 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 192,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 185,705 miles

emissions to clean to read

sills and under body covered

unable to see braked pads

Pass 26 Sep 2019 175,799 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 175,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 162,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

emissions to clean to read

full under try fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2018 161,345 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated resulting in movement however system secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre nearly bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

emisions to clean to read

Pass 12 Sep 2017 140,904 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

sills and under body covered

Pass 6 Sep 2016 132,001 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner track rod arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,670 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 75,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,668 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Fail 3 Sep 2012 60,668 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,528 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,395 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 27,950 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,950 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 ZDW is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDW, 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.

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What year was YF56 ZDW registered?

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

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