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YT56 ZJK

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,126 mi
Last recorded154,126 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 ZJK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 154,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 150,290 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 150,290 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 147,284 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2020 147,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2019 140,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2018 134,364 miles

oil leak under engine

Fail 26 May 2018 134,355 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak under engine

Pass 13 May 2017 126,450 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and has deep side wall damage not exposing any cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and has side wall damage not exposing any cords (4.1.E.1)

oil leak under engine

Pass 10 May 2016 118,904 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2016 118,901 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2015 113,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre has sidewall cut

Oil low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 108,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 104,253 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,515 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,229 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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YT56 ZJK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT56 ZJK, 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 ZJK registered?

YT56 ZJK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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