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YF56 ZXY

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

188,101 mi
Last recorded188,101 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 188,101 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 177,658 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 175,272 miles

vehicle lowered

Pass 10 Feb 2023 168,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 159,710 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 151,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 143,283 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 135,528 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,450 miles

low emissions no print out

Pass 19 Jan 2017 122,652 miles

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

low emissions no print out

Pass 20 Jan 2016 116,499 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 111,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 106,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 106,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on their inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,316 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 87,821 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,135 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 ZXY 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 94.4%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

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

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