MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under-bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine cover and undertrays fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake pad warning light on
engine cover and undertrays fitted
n/s/f inner brake pad looks low
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Exhaust fumes smell under bonnet,
Rear brake pads 85% worn and discs are poor,
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust fumes smell under bonnet,
Rear brake pads 85% worn and discs are poor,
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both offside tyres stepping on inner edges.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front inner brake pads appear low
full underbody trays fitted
both front tyres stepping on edges
both rear tyres at 2mm
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
full underbody trays fitted
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
full underbody tray fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH56 SYS is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SYS, 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 SYS registered?
YH56 SYS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2006.
Is YH56 SYS safe to buy?
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