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YH56 SVX

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

174,814 mi
Last recorded174,814 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 174,814 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 166,644 miles

complete under body has trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 144,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 127,526 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in sidewall

offside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2013 109,139 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 109,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,433 miles

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

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

slight cut to o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 11 Feb 2011 57,979 miles

Offside rear tyre 3.2mm

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,132 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,075 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 SVX 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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

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

Is YH56 SVX safe to buy?

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