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YY06 LLN

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

205,652 mi
Last recorded205,652 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 LLN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 205,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 199,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 192,823 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 185,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 176,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Forward under guard missing

Fail 13 Jul 2020 176,920 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged cracked / perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Forward under guard missing

Pass 17 Jul 2019 168,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 158,359 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 158,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 150,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 138,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 124,847 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 11,405 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 11,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 98,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 12 May 2011 83,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 79,316 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 71,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LLN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black 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 YY06 LLN, 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 LLN registered?

YY06 LLN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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