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YT56 LSD

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

297,155 mi
Last recorded297,155 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 LSD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 297,155 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 297,120 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 174,154 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 267,018 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 266,482 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 159,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 138,747 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 221,586 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 120,045 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,789 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,571 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,268 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 84,286 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 84,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,860 miles

emissions too low to record

Fail 20 Mar 2015 82,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions too low to record

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,471 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,157 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates puncture

Fail 28 Mar 2013 66,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates puncture

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,989 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,589 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,184 miles

both rear tyres are starting wear on inner edges of tread

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

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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YT56 LSD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YT56 LSD, 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 YT56 LSD registered?

YT56 LSD is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is YT56 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT56 LSD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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