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YG06 OTX

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

173,861 mi
Last recorded173,861 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 OTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 173,861 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 173,861 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 163,069 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 155,222 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 155,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 148,365 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 148,365 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 145,290 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 145,279 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 140,033 miles

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

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

near side front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 25 Nov 2019 140,015 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to off side rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

near side front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Dec 2018 130,720 miles

MIL on

Pass 7 Dec 2017 121,608 miles

Nearside Front nob oblgatory fog lamp inoperative

Fail 7 Dec 2017 121,608 miles

Nearside Front nob oblgatory fog lamp inoperative

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,825 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 104,586 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,083 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,707 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,365 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,000 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,348 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 38,945 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OTX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 YG06 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

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

Is YG06 OTX safe to buy?

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