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YH06 KXU

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

180,800 mi
Last recorded180,800 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KXU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 180,800 miles

Both rear wheels are noisy on rotation, suspect rear diff, needs further investigation

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 166,108 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 155,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 144,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 125,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 125,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 110,275 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Discs have slight surface rust

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,055 miles

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 13 Oct 2020 106,054 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,108 miles

Engine covers and some under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 101,107 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine covers and some under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,553 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,391 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,639 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

No smoke reading (Clean Engine)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 48,013 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,695 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,533 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 KXU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

YH06 KXU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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