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YK06 OVU

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,506 mi
Last recorded145,506 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 OVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 145,506 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 141,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 139,532 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 136,257 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,113 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 126,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 111,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,386 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,140 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,213 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,267 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,177 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,528 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,982 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,889 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre low on inner shoulder

Offside rear reverse light not working

Wipers smearing slightly

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 OVU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK06 OVU, 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 YK06 OVU registered?

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

Is YK06 OVU safe to buy?

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