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YG55 VNV

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

208,846 mi
Last recorded208,846 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 208,846 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 198,294 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 184,080 miles

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2015 168,359 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 168,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 152,054 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside front tyre

brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Dec 2013 134,542 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Dec 2013 134,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres worn edges advise tracking check

front tyres worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 13 Dec 2012 117,397 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,838 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 86,497 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 71,217 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES MAY NEED TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,139 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 53,135 miles

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

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 VNV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG55 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

YG55 VNV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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