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YG06 KUE

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,679 mi
Last recorded109,679 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 KUE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 109,679 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper spring missing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust rubber not in hook

Pass 6 Nov 2023 104,152 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 104,151 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,101 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 94,153 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 94,153 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2255017 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 88,628 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 88,607 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,091 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 71,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 65,281 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 65,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 58,513 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

emissions to low to read oil temp 80

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 52,060 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 37,089 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 307,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,442 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 22,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,090 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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YG06 KUE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YG06 KUE, 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 YG06 KUE registered?

YG06 KUE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YG06 KUE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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