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YS56 HWN

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,141 mi
Last recorded135,141 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 HWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 135,141 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 129,582 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 125,933 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 122,130 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 122,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 118,626 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 114,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 103,197 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,216 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,785 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,497 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,315 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 55,796 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres getting low on tread.

condesation in offside front headlamp,beam image just visible.

not checked various parts of underside or top of engine due to covers fitted.

offside rear seat belt buckle damaged but still working ok.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,796 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread.

condesation in offside front headlamp,beam image just visible.

not checked various parts of underside or top of engine due to covers fitted.

offside rear seat belt buckle damaged but still working ok.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,902 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 34,497 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,005 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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YS56 HWN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YS56 HWN, 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.

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What year was YS56 HWN registered?

YS56 HWN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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