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YK56 GNX

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,152 mi
Last recorded103,152 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 GNX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 103,152 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 100,984 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 99,055 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,659 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 94,982 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 94,982 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 93,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 90,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 80,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front unable to see front inner brake pads clearly

Rear top suspension arm front bushes perishing both sides

Fail 27 Jul 2018 80,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front unable to see front inner brake pads clearly

Rear top suspension arm front bushes perishing both sides

Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,692 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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Aug 2017 68,692 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)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,238 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 63,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,168 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,685 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,047 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 47,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,396 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,554 miles

off side front tyre scrubbing on inner edge close to cords

Fail 23 Aug 2011 37,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

off side front tyre scrubbing on inner edge close to cords

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,145 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,716 miles

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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YK56 GNX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK56 GNX, 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 YK56 GNX registered?

YK56 GNX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is YK56 GNX safe to buy?

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