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YR06 ZKY

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,075 mi
Last recorded195,075 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 ZKY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 195,075 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 pipes running next to fuel tank and N/S inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe corroded and greased, difficult to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Headlight dipped beam intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn outer edge, damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 174,743 miles

Metered exhaust smoke undetectable.

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 174,618 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Metered exhaust smoke undetectable.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 159,885 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 152,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 140,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 122,278 miles

emissions not detected.

engine oil level low.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 121,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions not detected.

engine oil level low.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,200 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 95,651 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Service warnings on dash.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,426 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and rear wheel alloywheel repair

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,301 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 56,650 miles

front pads worn low

Pass 5 May 2010 52,285 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,279 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)

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 ZKY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR06 ZKY, 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 ZKY registered?

YR06 ZKY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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