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YO06 UXF

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,845 mi
Last recorded179,845 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO06 UXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 179,845 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 172,592 miles

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 6 Nov 2019 166,374 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 157,532 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 157,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 157,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 151,198 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)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 151,181 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 145,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 141,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 139,997 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 138,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 138,306 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 105,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,580 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,074 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,984 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,861 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,588 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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YO06 UXF 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 80%.

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 YO06 UXF, 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 YO06 UXF registered?

YO06 UXF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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