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YH55 TEV

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,917 mi
Last recorded174,917 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 TEV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 174,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Offside Rear door has temporary repair to handle (opens as normal)

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 31 Jan 2020 174,915 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at centre/ rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate loose

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 27 Dec 2018 169,020 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 169,015 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 155,970 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 155,969 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 150,913 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 26 Apr 2016 135,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 134,843 miles

child seat fitted

enginecover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 122,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2014 122,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,789 miles

nearside front tyre tread close to legal limits on outer edge 2/1.6mm

offside front tyre tread close to legal limits on outer edge 2/1.6mm

Fail 12 Aug 2013 94,789 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre tread close to legal limits on outer edge 2/1.6mm

offside front tyre tread close to legal limits on outer edge 2/1.6mm

Pass 20 Aug 2012 78,722 miles

Emmissions not tested as too clean.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,500 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2011 73,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn and corroded slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,820 miles

slight corrosion on inside edge of front discs

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 42,070 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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YH55 TEV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH55 TEV, 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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YH55 TEV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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