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YG56 XUN

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,412 mi
Last recorded105,412 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 XUN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 105,412 miles

Air box missing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside forwardmost control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Knocking from steering rack / column area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on the 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear lower control arms all bushes worn / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 99,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 92,923 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,356 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,511 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,181 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,926 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,783 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,468 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,257 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 XUN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG56 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

YG56 XUN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is YG56 XUN safe to buy?

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