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YH56 FFE

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,379 mi
Last recorded132,379 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 FFE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 132,379 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 125,149 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 125,149 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 116,532 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 26 Feb 2015 106,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke printout emmisions would not register on machine

Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,181 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,378 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,898 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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YH56 FFE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH56 FFE, 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 YH56 FFE registered?

YH56 FFE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YH56 FFE safe to buy?

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