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YH06 KSZ

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,728 mi
Last recorded121,728 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KSZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 121,728 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Nearside Rear REAR N/S BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear N/S TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front FRONT O/S BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Offside Rear REAR O/S BRAKE DISC CORRODED

REAR DIFFERENTIAL CORRODED

Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,689 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 119,689 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing receiver (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,673 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 112,643 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 112,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2017 105,345 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 94,659 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 82,901 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 May 2014 71,389 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 62,907 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,888 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,888 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,600 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

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

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

Offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,747 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,055 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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YH06 KSZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH06 KSZ, 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 YH06 KSZ registered?

YH06 KSZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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