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YH56 KFJ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,217 mi
Last recorded147,217 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 147,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer side lamp bulb not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

oil leaks on engine & gearbox

Fail 15 Nov 2018 147,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted

oil leaks on engine & gearbox

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer side lamp bulb not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,261 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner shoulder 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 115,645 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2016 115,645 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,766 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 108,766 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 86,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 May 2014 86,656 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,807 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 53,785 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,165 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,786 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,528 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 35,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 KFJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH56 KFJ, 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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YH56 KFJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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