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YK55 JZU

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,289 mi
Last recorded128,289 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 JZU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 128,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2020 128,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 114,357 miles

exhaust corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 114,176 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 103,978 miles

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 103,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 97,198 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 97,198 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 92,286 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 9 Jan 2015 84,728 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate is damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,728 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate is damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,859 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,199 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 70,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,372 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,826 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 56,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,495 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,273 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 39,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YK55 JZU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK55 JZU, 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 YK55 JZU registered?

YK55 JZU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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