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YH06 OZR

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,766 mi
Last recorded134,766 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 134,766 miles

Front Both Anti Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Covers Deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2017 122,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 98,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,429 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 95,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 85,085 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,519 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 66,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,803 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,761 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 OZR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OZR, 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 YH06 OZR registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH06 OZR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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