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YG06 OAM

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,375 mi
Last recorded118,375 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 OAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 118,375 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 117,134 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 116,711 miles

Exhaust noisy no tail pipe fitted straight though pipe (8.1.1 (a))

HID fitted but no headlamp wash

TPMS on

Pass 11 May 2022 114,477 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Central exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 114,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front undertray fitted

Central exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 105,586 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 90,039 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,383 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,829 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 79,829 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 79,637 miles

O/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CUTS

Pass 3 May 2014 69,497 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing heavily on inner tread area

Pass 4 May 2013 56,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2011 44,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,380 miles

nearside inner rim been repaired + tyre on inside edge wearing unevan

nearside rear tyre outer edge catching on wheelarch

offside inner rim been repaired

Fail 13 Apr 2010 38,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside inner rim been repaired + tyre on inside edge wearing unevan

nearside rear tyre outer edge catching on wheelarch

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,424 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 OAM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

YG06 OAM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is YG06 OAM safe to buy?

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