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YL56 LCP

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,425 mi
Last recorded185,425 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LCP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 185,425 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 176,999 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 176,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 170,280 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 170,268 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 162,980 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 160,082 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 155,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,517 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 117,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,490 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 80,490 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,741 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 45,545 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,008 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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YL56 LCP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YL56 LCP, 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 YL56 LCP registered?

YL56 LCP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is YL56 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL56 LCP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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