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YG55 VMZ

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,139 mi
Last recorded129,139 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VMZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 129,139 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 122,229 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,894 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 120,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 118,288 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 116,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 110,660 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 101,411 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 101,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,363 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 87,363 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011
Fail 2 Feb 2011

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,126 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2009 67,126 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,066 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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YG55 VMZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG55 VMZ, 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 YG55 VMZ registered?

YG55 VMZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is YG55 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 VMZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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