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YH06 NUC

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

231,736 mi
Last recorded231,736 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 NUC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 231,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 213,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

suspension components corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 210,384 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 210,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 204,981 miles

brake pad warning light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2022 204,979 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 198,575 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 191,032 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 191,031 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rear above axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 187,030 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 183,988 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2018 183,984 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 180,860 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 174,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor crack (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2016 280,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor crack (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 155,904 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in two places (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring certain testable components

front registration plate deteriorated

n/s mirror missing

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Fail 31 Oct 2015 155,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm;front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle [to o/s/r] (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in two places (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm;front bush movement becoming excessive (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring certain testable components

front registration plate deteriorated

n/s mirror missing

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Pass 13 Nov 2014 145,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 142,164 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 135,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2013 135,131 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 127,306 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted in offside and nearside rear seating postions seat, adult seat belts not fully inspected

Fail 17 May 2012 127,306 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted in offside and nearside rear seating postions seat, adult seat belts not fully inspected

Pass 20 May 2011 120,867 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 110,292 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,479 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 99,479 miles

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

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 NUC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YH06 NUC, 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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YH06 NUC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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