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YG06 NKT

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,069 mi
Last recorded178,069 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 178,069 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 167,872 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 152,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 144,244 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 144,243 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2014 129,954 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,241 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald on edges. nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,587 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,921 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2009 47,231 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,231 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 May 2008 32,512 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 NKT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YG06 NKT, 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 YG06 NKT registered?

YG06 NKT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is YG06 NKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 NKT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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