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YR06 YLP

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

361,172 mi
Last recorded361,172 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 YLP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 361,172 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 361,172 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 348,616 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 348,616 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 333,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 309,648 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 309,286 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 285,286 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 285,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 262,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 238,594 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 211,545 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 196,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 185,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2011 177,822 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 177,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 139,731 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 139,731 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Apr 2009 100,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 100,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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YR06 YLP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR06 YLP, 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 YR06 YLP registered?

YR06 YLP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is YR06 YLP safe to buy?

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