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YK55 KSN

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

202,084 mi
Last recorded202,084 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 202,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 193,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 179,449 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 179,447 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 171,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 163,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 163,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 157,305 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 151,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Mar 2014 142,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 132,404 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 121,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 113,001 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine noise

exhaust emissions too clean to test

Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,036 miles

unable to record emission data to clean to test 0.00 output

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,570 miles

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

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

childseat fitted to offside rear

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 KSN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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