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YX06 XNT

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

217,891 mi
Last recorded217,891 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 XNT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 217,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 216,576 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 205,469 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 204,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 201,752 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 183,557 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 156,443 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 120,988 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 89,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,619 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,448 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,453 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,232 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 53,199 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,677 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 44,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,110 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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YX06 XNT 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 82.4%.

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 YX06 XNT, 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 YX06 XNT registered?

YX06 XNT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is YX06 XNT safe to buy?

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