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YH06 PYV

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,116 mi
Last recorded120,116 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 120,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 105,426 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 89,009 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,467 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,745 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,823 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,393 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 71,619 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 69,093 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 66,819 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 63,532 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 55,217 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 PYV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

YH06 PYV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is YH06 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH06 PYV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH06 PYV have outstanding finance?

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