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YK06 MHN

2006 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,961 mi
Last recorded151,961 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 MHN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 151,961 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 151,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 141,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 128,584 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 121,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 114,625 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 14 May 2014 114,625 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 15 May 2013 105,365 miles

engine oil leak

rear discs getting corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 105,123 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear discs getting corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 97,451 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 97,451 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,591 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 75,602 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,443 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,149 miles

EMISSIONS LEVELS TOO LOW TO REGISTER ON THE GAS ANALYSER

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to clearly view the front to rear rigid metal brake pipes or the fuel lines, due to plastic undertrays being fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

vehicle inspected whilst wet

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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YK06 MHN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YK06 MHN, 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 YK06 MHN registered?

YK06 MHN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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