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YG55 VVX

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,348 mi
Last recorded171,348 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 171,348 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 160,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 145,131 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 141,937 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 141,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 130,271 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 19 Dec 2015 126,570 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 126,570 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 121,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 113,118 miles

some stiffness in o/s/r wheel rotation

Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,358 miles

both front tyres going out of shape and wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 12 Dec 2012 108,358 miles

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

both front tyres going out of shape and wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2011 103,437 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 96,020 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 95,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,999 miles

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

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

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

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

front no plate slightly discoloured

Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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YG55 VVX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VVX, 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.

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What year was YG55 VVX registered?

YG55 VVX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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