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YH56 YNV

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,685 mi
Last recorded68,685 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 YNV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 68,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 61,796 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,071 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 61,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 60,305 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 58,933 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,773 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,246 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 55,495 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 52,480 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres slight wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 50,777 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 49,480 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,895 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,140 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,749 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,897 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,092 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,487 miles

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

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 YNV 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 94.4%.

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 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 YNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH56 YNV registered?

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

Is YH56 YNV safe to buy?

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