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YY56 LDU

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

265,922 mi
Last recorded265,922 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 LDU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 265,922 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 249,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 227,678 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Play in OS of steering rack.

The NSR light lens is cracked but not showing white light.

The OSF tyre outer edge is worn very thin.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 227,143 miles

Fuel system component leaking Around fuel filter. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Chip in windscreen.

Play in OS of steering rack.

The NSR light lens is cracked but not showing white light.

The OSF tyre outer edge is worn very thin.

The rear brake discs are corroded on edges and pads are starting to get low.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 208,438 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner brake pads worn to 2-3mm and discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2013 185,204 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 185,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 161,026 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 133,970 miles

n/s and o/s/ rear H frame lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 133,970 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s/ rear H frame lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 108,610 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 108,610 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 83,705 miles

n/s/r tyre worn down to 2.5mm

Fail 24 Nov 2009 83,705 miles

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/r tyre worn down to 2.5mm

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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YY56 LDU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY56 LDU, 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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YY56 LDU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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