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YG56 ODU

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,501 mi
Last recorded190,501 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 ODU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 190,501 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 183,915 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 180,217 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 174,906 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 174,846 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 169,426 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 169,331 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 166,051 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 166,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/ 18 rf Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 161,393 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 161,378 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lot of movement in rack arm ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 154,418 miles

Offside Front Slight play in inner rack joint

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 147,889 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 147,743 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 140,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 133,735 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 133,735 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing locker (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 122,259 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 122,259 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 109,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 93,926 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 93,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,951 miles

Child seat fitted o/s/r belt not checked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,702 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,630 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,411 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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YG56 ODU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG56 ODU, 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 YG56 ODU registered?

YG56 ODU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YG56 ODU safe to buy?

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