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YG55 WEV

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,327 mi
Last recorded167,327 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 167,327 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 165,948 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 165,943 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 158,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 145,145 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 139,133 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 135,198 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 126,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 119,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 116,053 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 112,239 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,391 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 104,391 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,516 miles

N/s/f tyre perished and split on outer wall

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 94,516 miles

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

N/s/f tyre perished and split on outer wall

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

Pass 3 May 2013 87,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,004 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 74,301 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,799 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 66,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,428 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,089 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 WEV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WEV, 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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YG55 WEV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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