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YY06 HFE

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,221 mi
Last recorded253,221 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 HFE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 253,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 242,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 231,133 miles

Offside Rear wheel hard to rotate

small chips on the wind screen but not effecting the drivers view

under tray fitted not allowing the inspection of some components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 135,060 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 135,060 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 134,953 miles

rear suspension inner arm bushes starting to wear

wheels lighlty catching on inner plastic arches

Pass 18 Mar 2015 126,561 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 122,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 121,902 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 116,598 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 116,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 104,794 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 86,513 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 86,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre has cut in tread (3mm)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,335 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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YY06 HFE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY06 HFE, 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 YY06 HFE registered?

YY06 HFE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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