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YH56 XCG

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

360,064 mi
Last recorded360,064 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 360,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 354,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 351,415 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 351,415 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 340,163 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 329,392 miles

Central Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen sun strip fitted not affecting drivers view of road (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 316,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 293,940 miles

Oil leak Slight oil leak at engine ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 271,612 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all windows apart from windscreen seem to be heavily tinted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 271,612 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all windows apart from windscreen seem to be heavily tinted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 252,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front becoming worn on inside

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 144,053 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 144,053 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 120,638 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 120,638 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,857 miles

damage to exhaust heat shield

Fail 23 Nov 2012 100,855 miles

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

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

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

damage to exhaust heat shield

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,347 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 82,919 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,335 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XCG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

YH56 XCG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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