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YH56 KTK

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,832 mi
Last recorded137,832 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 137,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 132,962 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2024 128,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 122,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower spot-lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

diesel smoke emissions too low to register

Pass 11 Oct 2022 117,513 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,612 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 105,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,767 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,121 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front wiring exposed

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, leading bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated, engine shaking abnormally on startup

Fail 5 Sep 2017 94,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front wiring exposed

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, leading bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated, engine shaking abnormally on startup

Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,135 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension arm bushes, lower front have seperation (2.4.G.2)

eml on

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust flexi deteriated centre heat sheild rattle

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f fog light failure

o/s wiper blade linkage arm has movement

Fail 7 Oct 2016 92,135 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working bulb 239 fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension arm bushes, lower front have seperation (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust flexi deteriated centre heat sheild rattle

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f fog light failure

o/s wiper blade linkage arm has movement

Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,277 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low pressure nail in tread, 245/40/18y run flat

Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 85,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre inner edge worn and outer side wall deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,795 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 74,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 62,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 49,364 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 49,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,899 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc heavily worn

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

Offside front brake disc heavily worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,344 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 28,344 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KTK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KTK, 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 KTK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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